97633 ZIP Code — Merrill, OR

Klamath County, Oregon

ZIP code 97633 is located in Merrill, Oregon, within Klamath County. It covers approximately 28.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,526 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97633

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $56,286. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97633 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,526

population

28.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97633 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97633

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97633. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Merrill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

97632 Malin (7.2 mi) 97603 Klamath Falls (8.8 mi) 97625 Dairy (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,526
Population density	53 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	28.53 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	42.0452
Longitude	-121.5705
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	61.1%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,526

Population

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$56,286

Median household income

$30,504

Per capita income

$188,500

Median home value

$873

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

7.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

399

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

141

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

168

25–34

114

35–44

130

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	443	29.0%
18 and over	1,083	71.0%
65 and over	210	13.8%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

Two or more races 7.5%

Other race 4.5%

Black or African American 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,270	74%
Hispanic or Latino	190	11.1%
Two or more races	128	7.5%
Other race	78	4.5%
Black or African American	34	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	27.3%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	5.9%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$56,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 28.7%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,500
Median rent / month	$873
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	13.2%
2 bedrooms	29.3%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	14.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	34.1%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	29.7%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Fuel oil	30.3%
Wood	24.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	254	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	184	33.0%
Female householder, no spouse	115	20.6%
Households with children under 18	175	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	182	32.6%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	21.3%
Married	50.5%	53.6%
Separated	2.1%	7.2%
Widowed	3.5%	5.1%
Divorced	13.5%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 17.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	12.2%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	156	48.8%
High school	43	13.4%
College / grad school	80	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Agriculture & mining 20.0%

Retail trade 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Public administration 10.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Construction 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Professional & management 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.6%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.8%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	15.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.4

Poverty

All people 7.3%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.3%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	22.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,289	84.5%
Spanish	139	10.8%
Other Indo-European	139	10.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,311	85.9%
Born in same state	1,311	85.9%
Born in different state	954	62.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	215	14.1%
Not a US citizen	30	14.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	257	16.8%
French	102	6.7%
Dutch	65	4.3%
Arab	54	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	1.6%
English	16	1%
German	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97633

What city is ZIP code 97633 in?

ZIP code 97633 is primarily assigned to Merrill, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97633 in?

ZIP code 97633 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97633?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 97633 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 97633 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97633?

The median home value in ZIP code 97633 is $188,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 97633?

ZIP code 97633 has an estimated population of 1,526 residents, with a density of 53 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 97633 in?

ZIP code 97633 observes the PST timezone.