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Lake County
Silver Lake, OR
97638
97638 ZIP Code — Silver Lake, OR
Lake County, Oregon
ZIP code 97638 is located in
Silver Lake ,
Oregon ,
within Lake County .
It covers approximately 390.67 square miles and serves a population of
427 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97638
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($60,917) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 30% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
427
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
390.67 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
43.2790
Longitude
-120.6220
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.7%
53.3%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
29.9%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
14.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$60,917
Median household income
$114,200
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 86 20.1% 18 and over 341 79.9% 65 and over 63 14.8% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 425 99.1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.5% Two or more races 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
44.7%
53.3%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
39.4%
29.9%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
16.0%
14.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.9%
7.2%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 3.6% $15k–$25k 10.8% $25k–$35k 3.0% $35k–$50k 8.4% $50k–$75k 29.9% $75k–$100k 6.0% $100k–$150k 1.8% $150k–$200k 36.5% Median income $60,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $114,200 Median rent / month $850 Owner occupied 60.5% Renter occupied 39.5% Vacant 29.8% Single-family detached 63.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 36.1% Median rooms 4.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.6% 1990–1999 3.4% 1980–1989 41.6% 1970–1979 24.4% 1960–1969 8.4% 1950–1959 14.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.5% 2 bedrooms 39.5% 3 bedrooms 54.6% 4 bedrooms 3.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.0% 1 vehicle 10.8% 2 vehicles 24.6% 3 or more 55.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 52.1% Propane / LP gas 1.2% Fuel oil 9.6% Wood 34.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 67 40.1% Cohabiting couple 20 12.0% Male householder, no spouse 42 25.1% Female householder, no spouse 38 22.8% Households with children under 18 66 39.5% Households with seniors (65+) 49 29.3% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 14.8% 41.6% Married 36.5% 46.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 26.1% 1.9% Divorced 22.7% 9.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
22.8%
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
9.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 70.4% Bachelor's or higher 26.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 24.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 22 44.0% High school 16 32.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
40.7%
Transportation & utilities
17.5%
Education & healthcare
13.2%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.8% Service 6.9% Sales & office 26.5% Natural resources & construction 3.7% Production & transportation 2.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 33.9% Government 25.9% Self-employed 40.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 12.0% Work from home 29.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 36.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 25.7% Retirement income 4.8% Supplemental Security 1.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 32.7% High blood pressure 37.4% High cholesterol 34.7% Diabetes 12.6% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 15.4% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.7% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 18.8% Poor mental health 15.7% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 60.8% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 18.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 24 7.0%
Disability % Any disability 25.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 31.3% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.7% Public insurance 18.0% No insurance 21.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 397 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) 427 100.0% Born in same state 427 100.0% Born in different state 245 57.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 68 15.9% Polish 44 10.3% Italian 34 8%
Ancestry Count % German 11 2.6% Dutch 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.1% Internet access 96.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97638
What city is ZIP code 97638 in?
ZIP code 97638 is primarily assigned to Silver Lake, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97638 in?
ZIP code 97638 falls within Lake County, Oregon.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97638?
The median home value in ZIP code 97638 is $114,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 97638?
ZIP code 97638 has an estimated population of 427 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97638?
The median household income in ZIP code 97638 is $60,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97638 in?
ZIP code 97638 observes the PST timezone.
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