97601 ZIP Code — Klamath Falls, OR

Klamath County, Oregon

ZIP code 97601 is located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, within Klamath County. It covers approximately 577.77 square miles and serves a population of 22,302 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $250,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $52,951. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 97601 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,302

population

577.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Klamath Falls	Acceptable
Klamath Falls	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97627 Keno (10.7 mi) 97603 Klamath Falls (18.2 mi) 97625 Dairy (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	22,302
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	577.77 sq mi
Water area	96.87 sq mi
Latitude	42.3254
Longitude	-121.9366
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	53.2%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

22,302

Population

People per sq mi

40.2

Median age

$52,951

Median household income

$31,435

Per capita income

$250,200

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

59.2%

Home ownership

20.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

7,047

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

555

Under 5

535

581

5–9

561

599

10–14

578

877

15–19

845

936

20–24

903

1,388

25–34

1,339

1,344

35–44

1,297

1,401

45–54

1,351

640

55–59

617

852

60–64

821

1,420

65–74

1,369

608

75–84

586

152

85+

147

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,551	20.4%
18 and over	17,751	79.6%
65 and over	4,282	19.2%
Median age	40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.9%

Two or more races 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%

Other race 2.6%

Asian 1.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	18,518	78.9%
Two or more races	1,796	7.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,167	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	719	3.1%
Other race	614	2.6%
Asian	370	1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	170	0.7%
Black or African American	115	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.9%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	3.3%	2.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 10.6%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	10.6%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$52,951

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 28.3%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$250,200
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	59.2%
Renter occupied	40.8%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.9%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	33.4%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.8%
Electricity	33.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	1.9%
Wood	5.5%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,822	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	890	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	2,191	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,380	25.6%
Households with children under 18	2,396	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,131	33.7%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	25.5%
Married	42.1%	45.2%
Separated	2.3%	1.5%
Widowed	2.7%	7.6%
Divorced	15.4%	20.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 30.8%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	119	2.2%
Kindergarten	276	5.2%
Elementary school	1,724	32.2%
High school	1,306	24.4%
College / grad school	1,922	35.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 9.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Construction 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	15.5%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.9%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.5

Poverty

All people 20.6%

Under 18 years 19.7%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 25.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.3%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	25.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.5%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	22.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,149	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.3%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	7.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,212	95.1%
Spanish	363	1.7%
Other Indo-European	317	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	27	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,381	95.9%
Born in same state	21,017	94.2%
Born in different state	9,647	43.3%
Foreign born	364	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	921	4.1%
Not a US citizen	390	42.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,976	13.3%
French	2,762	12.4%
Arab	1,174	5.3%
Polish	505	2.3%
English	339	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	225	1%
German	178	0.8%
Norwegian	57	0.3%
Irish	28	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97601

What city is ZIP code 97601 in?

ZIP code 97601 is primarily assigned to Klamath Falls, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97601 in?

ZIP code 97601 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97601?

21% of residents in ZIP code 97601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97601 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 97601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97601 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 97601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 97601?

ZIP code 97601 has an estimated population of 22,302 residents, with a density of 39 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97601 in?

ZIP code 97601 observes the PST timezone.