City

Gilchrist, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Klamath County  ·  Oregon

👥525Population
💰$86,083Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$269,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊17.4%Unemployment▲ 256% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 11.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic11.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
19%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty10.1% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment17.4% ▲ 256% above avg
HS Graduate174 (40.7%)
Some College42 (9.8%)
Associates97 (22.7%)
Bachelors18 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree97 (22.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
HS Grad40.7%
Some College9.8%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,083 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$269,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units296
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Gilchrist, OR

Gilchrist is a city in Oregon, located in Klamath County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 525 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Gilchrist is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,083 is near the national average. Approximately 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gilchrist is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $269,400, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gilchrist is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.76%).

Gilchrist, OR offers residents above-average earning potential within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Gilchrist
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97737 525 $86,083 $269,400 17.4% 26.9% 75.7%