97641 ZIP Code — Christmas Valley, OR

Lake County, Oregon

ZIP code 97641 is located in Christmas Valley, Oregon, within Lake County. It covers approximately 664.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541.

About ZIP code 97641

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $34,493. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 97641 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,410

population

664.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97641

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97641. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Christmas Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,410
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	664.70 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	43.2516
Longitude	-120.5960
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	65.9%	53.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.9%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,410

Population

People per sq mi

53.8

Median age

$34,493

Median household income

$19,498

Per capita income

$157,100

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

60.5%

Home ownership

33.6%

Poverty rate

16.3%

Unemployment

619

Housing units

12.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

100

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

206

65–74

182

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	197	14.0%
18 and over	1,213	86.0%
65 and over	479	34.0%
Median age	53.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,345	92.9%
Hispanic or Latino	38	2.6%
Other race	31	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.2%
Two or more races	16	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	53.3%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.9%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.9%	23.2%
Over $200k	4.2%	1.9%	7.2%

Under $10k 13.5%

$10k–$15k 4.4%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 27.3%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.5%
$10k–$15k	4.4%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	27.3%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
Median income	$34,493

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 22.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,100
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	60.5%
Renter occupied	39.5%
Vacant	23.3%
Single-family detached	62.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	28.3%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	44.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	42.4%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	4.4%
Wood	32.2%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	369	54.2%
Cohabiting couple	50	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	176	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	86	12.6%
Households with children under 18	136	20.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	284	41.7%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	10.9%
Married	51.1%	65.3%
Separated	5.8%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.3%
Divorced	20.6%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 30.0%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	15.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	55	72.4%
High school	9	11.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.4%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%

Wholesale trade 11.4%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 8.1%

Other services 5.6%

Retail trade 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	23.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	26.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 33.6%

Under 18 years 39.1%

18 and over 32.7%

Married-couple families 24.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	7.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.1%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	47.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.2%
Public insurance	70.1%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,311	93.0%
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)	1,398	99.1%
Born in same state	1,398	99.1%
Born in different state	893	63.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.9%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	353	25%
French	306	21.7%
Arab	37	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	32	2.3%
English	28	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.3%
Internet access	87.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97641

What city is ZIP code 97641 in?

ZIP code 97641 is primarily assigned to Christmas Valley, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97641 in?

ZIP code 97641 falls within Lake County, Oregon.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97641?

34% of residents in ZIP code 97641 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 97641 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 97641 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 97641?

12% 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 97641 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 97641 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 97641 in?

ZIP code 97641 observes the PST timezone.