| ZIP Code | 97731 |
|---|---|
| City | Chemult |
| State | Oregon (OR) |
| County | Klamath County |
| Area Code | 541 |
| Elevation | 4,605 ft |
| Latitude | 43.089622 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -121.855238 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 41035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 43.1% ▲ 331% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 32 (22.5%) |
| Some College | 15 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 64 (45.1%) |
| Bachelors | 17 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14 (9.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,739 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 106% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $312,500 ▲ 12% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 112 |
| Vacant Units | 32 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 112 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 32 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 97731 is located in Chemult, Oregon, within Klamath County. With a population of 218, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 97731 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,739 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 97731 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $312,500 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 97731 is primarily White (93.58%). Residents are less-educated — 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 43.1%. Household income has grown by 106% since 2019.
About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 97731 in Chemult, OR is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 218 residents, a median household income of $61,739, and a median home value of $312,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oregon.