97737 Zip Code Profile

97737 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Gilchrist, Oregon. Median household income here ($24,816) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $120,800 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Klamath Falls area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $32,700/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 97737 is $24,444.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 97737 earn an average of $31,766/year. Women earn only $11,158/year.

131 people in 97737 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 97737? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 12.4 minutes!

The median age here is 55. There are 264 men and 232 women. The median age for men is 53 while for women the median age is 57.

To give you a sense of the community, 170 people (out of the 496 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 69 homes, and 1 businesses every day. 30 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

97737 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 43 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Toronto, Canada!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 4,542 feet above sea levell.

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• Bend Farmers Market St. Charles Medical Center
• City View HOA
• Deschutes River Woods Neighborhood Association
• Hillside Park Property Owners Association
• Pinewood Country Estates

• Redmond Farmers Market
• The Farm
• Three Rivers
• Timber Ridge
• Tumbleweed Farmers' & Crafters' Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 496
• White Population: 489
• Black Population: 3
• Hispanic Population: 11
• Asian Population: 2
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 13
• Male Population: 264
• Female Population: 232
• Median Age: 55
• Median Age of Males: 53
• Median Age of Females: 57

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Oregon
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Klamath Falls OR
• County: Klamath
• City: Gilchrist
• Longitude: -121.7
• Latitude: 43.4
• Elevation: 4,543 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 541

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 120
• Drive alone: 53
• Carpool: 37
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 30


• Average commute time: 12.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 39
•    5 - 9: 34
•    10 - 14: 5
•    15 - 19: 22
•    20 - 24: 0
•    25 - 29: 0
•    30 - 34: 7
•    35 - 39: 6
•    40 - 44: 0
•    45 - 59: 0
•    60 - 89: 7
•    90 plus: 0

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $120,800
• Average Annual Household Income: $29,762
• Businesses: 10
• Employees: 135
• Annual Payroll: $6,434,000
• Average Family Income: $32,700
• Median Family Income: $24,816
• Average Income for Men: $31,766
• Average Income for Women: $11,158

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 69491.0
• Sr Senator: Ron Wyden (D)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Merkley (D)
• US House Representative: Greg Walden (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 035
• State FIPS Code: 41

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View all schools in Gilchrist

Primary Schools

Gilchrist Elementary School

201 Mountain View Dr

Gilchrist, OR 97737

(541) 433-2295

High Schools

Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School

201 Mountain View Dr

Gilchrist, OR 97737

(541) 433-2295

Other Schools

Gilchrist School

201 Mountain View Dr

Gilchrist, OR 97737

(541) 433-2295