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Klamath County
Gilchrist, OR
97737
97737 ZIP Code — Gilchrist, OR
Klamath County, Oregon
ZIP code 97737 is located in
Gilchrist ,
Oregon ,
within Klamath County .
It covers approximately 22.75 square miles and serves a population of
492 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97737
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 $285,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($83,798) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 34%.
Overall, ZIP code 97737 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
492
Population density
22 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
035
Geography
Land area
22.75 sq mi
Water area
0.04 sq mi
Latitude
43.3278
Longitude
-121.7099
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
51.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$83,798
Median household income
$285,900
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 80 16.3% 18 and over 412 83.7% 65 and over 175 35.6% Median age 61.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 426 80.5% Two or more races 57 10.8% Hispanic or Latino 37 7% Other race 9 1.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.2%
51.4%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
31.1%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
15.2%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.4%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.6% $15k–$25k 5.8% $25k–$35k 15.2% $50k–$75k 9.9% $75k–$100k 17.3% $100k–$150k 25.9% $200k+ 12.3% Median income $83,798
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $285,900 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 78.6% Renter occupied 21.4% Vacant 10.3% Single-family detached 83.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.6% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 22.9% 1990–1999 8.9% 1980–1989 15.9% 1970–1979 13.3% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 13.7% 1939 or earlier 25.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.3% 2 bedrooms 36.2% 3 bedrooms 45.8% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.2% 1 vehicle 35.8% 2 vehicles 17.7% 3 or more 40.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.5% Electricity 22.6% Propane / LP gas 12.3% Fuel oil 14.0% Wood 11.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 127 52.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 110 45.3% Female householder, no spouse 6 2.5% Households with children under 18 30 12.3% Households with seniors (65+) 120 49.4% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 44.8% 10.5% Married 44.8% 80.9% Separated 0.0% 4.9% Widowed 10.4% 3.7% Divorced 0.0% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 18.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 31 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
25.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.8% Service 0.0% Sales & office 7.3% Natural resources & construction 45.9% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 100.0% Government 0.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 25.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 25.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.4% Retirement income 33.3% Supplemental Security 4.9% Cash public assistance 3.7% Food stamps / SNAP 11.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.8% High blood pressure 42.1% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 14.4% Heart disease 10.2% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 11.1% Arthritis 34.9% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 9.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.2% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 24.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.8% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 19.0% Poor mental health 14.3% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 61.7% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 16.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 99 24.0%
Disability % Any disability 33.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.3% 65 and over 71.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.4% Public insurance 51.0% No insurance 32.5% Uninsured under 19 100.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 443 90.0% 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) 492 100.0% Born in same state 492 100.0% Born in different state 306 62.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 110 22.4% French 75 15.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 8 1.6% English 7 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.4% Internet access 88.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97737
What city is ZIP code 97737 in?
ZIP code 97737 is primarily assigned to Gilchrist, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97737 in?
ZIP code 97737 falls within Klamath County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97737 have an older population?
36% of residents in ZIP code 97737 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97737 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 97737 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 97737 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 97737 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 97737?
ZIP code 97737 has an estimated population of 492 residents, with a density of 22 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 97737 in?
ZIP code 97737 observes the PST timezone.
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