97622 ZIP Code — Bly, OR

Klamath County, Oregon

ZIP code 97622 is located in Bly, Oregon, within Klamath County. It covers approximately 178.97 square miles and serves a population of 223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97622

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $32,647. SNAP benefit usage at 43% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 68% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 60%.

Overall, ZIP code 97622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

223

population

178.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bly	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	178.97 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	42.3319
Longitude	-121.0061
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	541

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

People per sq mi

61.0

Median age

$32,647

Median household income

$21,216

Per capita income

Median home value

$584

Median monthly rent

63.3%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment

168

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	5.4%
18 and over	211	94.6%
65 and over	70	31.4%
Median age	61.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
White	208	87.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	6.3%
Two or more races	15	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	3.6%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 34.2%

$25k–$35k 24.2%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	34.2%
$25k–$35k	24.2%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
Median income	$32,647

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 46.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$500k–$1M 15.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$584
Owner occupied	63.3%
Renter occupied	36.7%
Vacant	43.4%
Single-family detached	67.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	19.8%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	22.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	43.4%
3 bedrooms	32.1%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	30.0%
Fuel oil	25.0%
Wood	30.8%
No fuel used	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	32.5%
Cohabiting couple	15	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	44	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	22	18.3%
Households with children under 18	5	4.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	44.2%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.8%	26.5%
Married	30.5%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	15.6%	19.3%
Divorced	21.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	7	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.7%

Retail trade 32.7%

Construction 30.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	36.7%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	30.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.2%
Work from home	30.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	67.5%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	9.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	22.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	60.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	56.7%
65 and over	77.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.7%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	211	94.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	216	96.9%
Born in same state	216	96.9%
Born in different state	79	35.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	3.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	28.7%
Polish	18	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3.1%
Arab	7	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.8%
Internet access	95.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97622

What city is ZIP code 97622 in?

ZIP code 97622 is primarily assigned to Bly, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97622 in?

ZIP code 97622 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97622 have a large retiree population?

68% of households in ZIP code 97622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97622 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 97622 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 97622 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 97622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97622?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 97622 in?

ZIP code 97622 observes the PST timezone.