Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 17.9% ▲ 79% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.1% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 536 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,368 (30.7%) |
| Some College | 7,694 (17.7%) |
| Associates | 7,574 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 4,564 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,842 (22.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,839 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $258,041 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $975/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 31,935 |
| Vacant Units | 3,995 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Klamath County is located in Oregon and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 16 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 67,682 residents. With a median age of 41.21, it is a middle-aged county.
Klamath County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,839 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Klamath County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $258,041 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $974. Homeownership rates are high at 67.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Klamath County are primarily White (74.75%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Klamath County, OR is a solidly middle-class area in Oregon. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97622 | Bly | 276 | $25,250 | — | — | 28.9% | 19.1% |
| 97623 | Bonanza | 2,954 | $76,522 | $280,600 | $879 | 7.4% | 34.4% |
| 97731 | Chemult | 218 | $61,739 | $312,500 | — | 0.0% | 21.8% |
| 97624 | Chiloquin | 3,756 | $49,145 | $242,300 | $896 | 8.2% | 26.1% |
| 97733 | Crescent | 592 | $46,620 | $223,200 | — | 0.0% | 42.0% |
| 97625 | Dairy | 139 | $140,357 | $408,000 | — | 0.0% | 53.3% |
| 97626 | Fort Klamath | 238 | $2,499 | $210,000 | — | 0.0% | 15.1% |
| 97737 | Gilchrist | 525 | $86,083 | $269,400 | — | 17.4% | 26.9% |
| 97627 | Keno | 445 | $73,371 | $329,100 | — | 0.0% | 50.2% |
| 97601 | Klamath Falls | 22,751 | $53,333 | $266,500 | $972 | 9.3% | 34.0% |
| 97603 | Klamath Falls | 32,212 | $64,272 | $251,100 | $987 | 7.1% | 33.8% |
| 97632 | Malin | 1,473 | $54,167 | $293,800 | $1,288 | 1.9% | 26.5% |
| 97633 | Merrill | 1,456 | $61,094 | $211,400 | $829 | 5.1% | 29.1% |
| 97634 | Midland | 370 | $65,950 | $259,800 | — | 0.0% | 23.1% |