| ZIP Code | 97638 |
|---|---|
| City | Silver Lake |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 4,315 ft |
| Latitude | 43.149706 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.019853 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 25 (7.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 112 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 51 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 55 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 16 (4.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 92 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,250 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 258 |
| Vacant Units | 43 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 258 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 43 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 97638 is located in Silver Lake, Oregon, within Lake County. With a population of 531, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.6 years. Economically, 97638 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,250 is below the national average.
The population of 97638 is primarily White (96.61%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 97638 in Silver Lake, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community.