97626 ZIP Code — Fort Klamath, OR

Klamath County, Oregon

ZIP code 97626 is located in Fort Klamath, Oregon, within Klamath County. It covers approximately 114.75 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 97626

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 $124,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $31,442. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 97626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

223

population

114.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

97626 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 97626

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97626. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Klamath	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	41
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	114.75 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	42.6437
Longitude	-122.0354
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	74.1%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.2%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

People per sq mi

62.2

Median age

$31,442

Median household income

$25,259

Per capita income

$124,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	223	100.0%
65 and over	57	25.6%
Median age	62.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	217	94.8%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.6%
Other race	6	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.1%	51.4%	38.1%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	31.1%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.2%	23.2%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.2%

Under $10k 21.2%

$15k–$25k 20.0%

$25k–$35k 36.5%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.2%
$15k–$25k	20.0%
$25k–$35k	36.5%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
Median income	$31,442

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 20.6%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$124,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	17.5%
1940–1949	32.0%
1939 or earlier	19.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.4%
1 bedroom	18.6%
2 bedrooms	32.0%
3 bedrooms	32.0%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	80.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.5%
Propane / LP gas	5.9%
Fuel oil	20.0%
Wood	37.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	49	57.6%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	53	62.4%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.8%	0.0%
Married	19.7%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	16.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 35.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	16.6%

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	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 76.1%

Professional & management 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.9%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	76.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.4%
Retirement income	5.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	22.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	6.3%
Public insurance	85.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	223	100.0%
Spanish	6	2.7%
Other Indo-European	6	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	217	97.3%
Born in same state	217	97.3%
Born in different state	110	49.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	28.7%
Polish	32	14.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	14	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97626

What city is ZIP code 97626 in?

ZIP code 97626 is primarily assigned to Fort Klamath, Oregon.

What county is ZIP code 97626 in?

ZIP code 97626 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.

Does ZIP code 97626 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 97626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 97626 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 97626 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97626?

The median home value in ZIP code 97626 is $124,100.

Does ZIP code 97626 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 97626 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 97626 in?

ZIP code 97626 observes the PST timezone.