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Klamath County
Chemult, OR
97731
97731 ZIP Code — Chemult, OR
Klamath County, Oregon
ZIP code 97731 is located in
Chemult ,
Oregon ,
within Klamath County .
It covers approximately 67.27 square miles and serves a population of
273 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97731
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $341,700. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $33,516. Poverty affects 45% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 48% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
31% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 97731 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
273
Population density
4 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
67.27 sq mi
Water area
4.76 sq mi
Latitude
43.0214
Longitude
-121.8159
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.1%
51.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.4%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$33,516
Median household income
$341,700
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 59 21.6% 18 and over 214 78.4% 65 and over 50 18.3% Median age 38.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Group Count % White 257 90.8% Hispanic or Latino 10 3.5% Two or more races 10 3.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 6 2.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.1%
51.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
14.4%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.1%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
3.4%
2.4%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.7% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 40.2% $50k–$75k 15.4% $75k–$100k 8.5% $100k–$150k 17.9% Median income $33,516
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $341,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 41.9% Renter occupied 58.1% Vacant 19.3% Single-family detached 29.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 55.9% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.04
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.5% 2000–2009 13.1% 1990–1999 2.8% 1980–1989 25.5% 1970–1979 17.2% 1960–1969 19.3% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 7.6% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 29.7% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 24.1% 3 bedrooms 4.8% 4 bedrooms 41.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 29.1% 2 vehicles 43.6% 3 or more 27.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 20.5% Electricity 60.7% Fuel oil 5.1% Wood 13.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 58 49.6% Cohabiting couple 47 40.2% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 12 10.3% Households with children under 18 25 21.4% Households with seniors (65+) 22 18.8% Average household size 2.33
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 21.6% 52.7% Married 56.9% 47.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 21.6% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
36.4%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 22.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 47.6% Elementary school 11 52.4% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
31.2%
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Professional & management
5.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 11.6% Sales & office 34.8% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 4.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 58.7% Government 22.5% Self-employed 18.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.6% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.9% Work from home 14.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
15.5%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 18.8% Retirement income 9.4% Supplemental Security 9.4% Cash public assistance 7.7% Food stamps / SNAP 47.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.2% High blood pressure 35.0% High cholesterol 33.8% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 7.7% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.0% Arthritis 27.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.7% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 22.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.2% Depression 23.7% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 12.7% No health insurance 11.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.2% Visited dentist 59.9% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 16.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 8.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.7% 65 and over 36.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 28.6% Public insurance 55.3% No insurance 30.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 235 86.1% 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) 273 100.0% Born in same state 273 100.0% Born in different state 187 68.5% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 36 13.2% Arab 12 4.4%
Ancestry Count % French 11 4% Polish 7 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.9% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97731
What city is ZIP code 97731 in?
ZIP code 97731 is primarily assigned to Chemult, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97731 in?
ZIP code 97731 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97731?
45% of residents in ZIP code 97731 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 97731 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 97731 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97731?
The median home value in ZIP code 97731 is $341,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97731?
The median household income in ZIP code 97731 is $33,516, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97731 in?
ZIP code 97731 observes the PST timezone.
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