City

Klamath Falls, OR

3 ZIP codes  ·  Klamath County  ·  Oregon

👥54,963Population
💰$59,744Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$257,475Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.3%Hispanic: 13.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.9%Other: 7.2%Race
White74.3%
Hispanic13.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.9%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma448 (1.3%)
HS Graduate10,491 (30.2%)
Some College6,066 (17.5%)
Associates5,986 (17.2%)
Bachelors3,541 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree8,215 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College17.5%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,744 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$257,474 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$981/mo
Total Housing Units24,504
Vacant Units1,953

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Klamath Falls, OR

Klamath Falls is a city in Oregon, located in Klamath County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 54,963 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.58 years.

Economically, Klamath Falls is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,743 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Klamath Falls is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $257,474, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Klamath Falls is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.31%).

Klamath Falls, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Klamath Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97601 22,751 $53,333 $266,500 $972 9.3% 34.0% 61.7%
97603 32,212 $64,272 $251,100 $987 7.1% 33.8% 67.6%