Paisley, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97636

Lake County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

387
1/sq mi
$58,125
Median income
$239,500
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paisley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97636 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97636 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 483.8 square miles in Paisley, Lake County, Oregon. The area is home to 387 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97636 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97636 sits at $58,125 (25% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $24,711. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $239,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $506 per month, and 45.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97636 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 97636 sits relative to Oregon and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97636, Paisley, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

387

Population

483.8

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97636?

33.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$58,125

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$24,711

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 97636 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$58,125 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

136

Occupied Units

50

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.6%
Renter 54.4%

$239,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$506

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 97636, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,432,000.

11

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97636 in?
ZIP code 97636 (Paisley) is located in Lake County, Oregon. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97636?
ZIP code 97636 in Paisley, OR has a population of 387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97636?
The median household income in ZIP 97636 is $58,125, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97636?
The median home value in ZIP 97636 is $239,500, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97636?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97636 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97636?
ZIP code 97636 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97636?
In ZIP code 97636, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97636?
In ZIP code 97636, approximately 45.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97636?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97636 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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