| City: | Fort Klamath, Oregon |
| County: | Klamath County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:53:57 PM |
| Population: | 135 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 458 / 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 42.6437, -122.0354 |
| Land Area: | 114.747 sq mi |
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Fort Klamath is a small rural community in the mountains of south-central Oregon, covering 96.2 square miles of Klamath County. Despite its name, this isn't a military installation. The historic Fort Klamath was a U.S. Army post from 1863 to 1890, established during the Modoc War, but today the area is a quiet rural settlement with just 135 residents.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery anywhere in the 96-square-mile territory. The Fort Klamath post office maintains 97 PO Boxes for 55 households, an adoption rate of 1.76 that indicates the post office serves residents from across the surrounding rural area. Two rural carrier routes deliver to 55 addresses scattered along roads like Highway 62, Nicholson Road, and Westside Road, but everyone relies on PO Boxes for their primary mailing address.
With a median age of 53.8 years and 27% of homes used seasonally (25 of 93 housing units), Fort Klamath has a mix of year-round residents and seasonal users. The community sits at high elevation along the route to Crater Lake National Park, which explains the seasonal housing pattern. Only 4 business establishments operate here, employing 15 people, making this primarily a residential area.
The numbered streets (1st, 2nd, 5th) and roads named for local families (Brown, Dixon, Weed, McQuiston) tell the story of a small settlement that grew up around the historic fort site. Today it's a quiet place where most property owners drive to town to pick up mail, groceries, and supplies.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
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Fort Klamath, OR 97626Street names mix the numbered grid of a small town center (1st, 2nd, 5th streets) with rural roads named for local families (Brown, Dixon, Weed, McQuiston) and geographic features.
ZIP Code 97626 has 135 residents and 55 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 53.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.3%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.7%, which is much higher than the state average (13.9%).
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| 2020 Population: | 135Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 238Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $2,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $210,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 107 | 205 | 203 | 209 | 183 | 114 | 21 | 32 | 45 | 58 | 112 | 223 | 238 |
| Decennial Census | 88 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 135 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.8
Male Median Age: 58
Female Median Age: 49.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 103 | 66.88% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic:* | 32 | 20.78% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 17 | 11.04% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 72 | 53.33% | 58.0 years |
| Females: | 63 | 46.67% | 49.4 years |
| Total: | 135 | 100% | 53.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 233 | 97.90% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 2.10% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.10% |
| Total Population: | 238 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 233 | 97.90% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 2.10% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $2,499, which is well under the state median ($80,426), is down $60,988 (96.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,499. Family households earn a median of $32,500 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($55,932), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Sales (78.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,487 | $66,433 | $66,378 | $68,914 | $69,223 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,182 | $31,442 | $2,499 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $66,799 | $66,410 | $68,980 | $68,851 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,194 | $32,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $43,889 | $46,136 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $55,568 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 133 | 55.88% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 105 | 44.12% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 29 | 21.80% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 104 | 78.20% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 133 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $210,000, which is considerably lower than the state median ($454,200), is up $25,100 (13.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $210,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,450), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 93.20% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 6.80% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.97%, which is much higher than the state rate (7.46%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $184,900 | $191,800 | $198,100 | $199,000 | $262,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $125,000 | $124,100 | $210,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 96 | 93.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 7 | 6.80% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 72.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 27.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 103 | 72.03% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 40 | 27.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 143 | 100% |
In 2023, 15.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (36.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 5.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (67.40%). Public coverage is 87.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 149 | 62.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 53 | 22.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 9.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 5.88% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 238 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 36 | 15.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 14 | 5.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 209 | 87.82% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 6.30% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 223 | 93.70% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 12.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% | 24.4% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 97626 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 16 people with an annual payroll of $646,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 166Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $113,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $646,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 16Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97626 is located in Klamath County, Oregon, within the Klamath Falls, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 28900) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 69,812 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 97626. It covers 114.747 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.103 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Klamath Falls, ORSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 28900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 69,812Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 114.747 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.103 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 69442.78 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4126450Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fort Klamath CDP; OregonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97626 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.