| ZIP Code | 97640 |
|---|---|
| City | Summer Lake |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 5,312 ft |
| Latitude | 42.986303 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.536402 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.2% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 47 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 12 (9.5%) |
| Associates | 5 (4%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (22.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 34 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,591 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,000 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 119 |
| Vacant Units | 65 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 119 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 65 |
| Owner Occupied | 53.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 46.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.96 |
ZIP code 97640 is located in Summer Lake, Oregon, within Lake County. With a population of 160, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.8 years. Economically, 97640 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,591 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97640 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $225,000 is below the national average. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (53.7%) and renters (46.3%). Median home values have increased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 97640 is primarily White (78.13%). Residents are well-educated — 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 97640 in Summer Lake, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 160 residents, a median household income of $61,591, and a median home value of $225,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.