| City: | Fort Rock, Oregon |
| County: | Lake County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:12:00 AM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 541 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 43.4541, -121.0709 |
| Land Area: | 237.16 sq mi |
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Fort Rock sits in Oregon's high desert, covering 354 square miles of Lake County. The community takes its name from Fort Rock, a volcanic tuff ring that rises from the desert floor. With just 170 residents spread across this vast territory, this is one of Oregon's most remote and sparsely populated communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire 354 square mile territory. The Fort Rock post office maintains 92 PO Boxes for 77 occupied homes, giving an adoption rate of 1.20. That means the post office serves not just local residents but ranchers and property owners from the surrounding region. Rural carrier route R001 and Highway Contract route H001 handle limited delivery to scattered addresses, but most residents rely on PO Boxes.
The population is older and stable. Median age is 52 years. Of 89 total housing units, 77 are occupied and 68 are owner-occupied. Only 2 units are used seasonally. This isn't a vacation community but a year-round ranching area. Median household income is $140,035, well above Oregon's average, with 68% of workers in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. Another 22% work in agriculture, and 22% work from home.
Street names tell the story of this landscape. Cow Cave Lane, Cabin Lake Road, Morrison Ranch Lane, and Antelope Vista Drive speak to the ranching heritage and wildlife of the high desert. Fort Rock Road leads to the namesake landmark. The road network is sparse: just 22 named streets serve 56 rural delivery addresses across hundreds of square miles.
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Fort Rock, OR 97735Limited rural and highway contract delivery is available for some addresses.
Street names reflect the high desert ranching landscape: Cow Cave, Antelope Vista, Morrison Ranch, and local landmarks like Cabin Lake and Fort Rock.
ZIP Code 97735 has 170 residents and 77 households (average 2.21 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.0% male and 60.0% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 74.8% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Other / Two or More Races (5.3%, lower than the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 175Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.21Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 170 | 155 | 136 | 163 | 141 | 92 | 72 | 94 | 97 | 48 | 134 | 157 | 130 | 175 |
| Decennial Census | 165 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 52
Male Median Age: 61.3
Female Median Age: 46.3
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| White: | 147 | 87.50% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 4.76% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 2.38% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 5.36% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 68 | 40.00% | 61.3 years |
| Females: | 102 | 60.00% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 52.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 175 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 175 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $12,440 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,499). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (81.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $12,440 | $11,875 | $11,484 | $11,250 | $0 | $30,288 | $0 | $30,714 | $0 | $0 | $109,922 | $135,135 | $140,035 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $93,333 | $118,214 | $120,536 | $32,250 | $32,578 | $31,442 | $31,250 | $32,885 | $36,477 | $0 | $108,359 | $118,345 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,417 | $10,069 | $7,083 | $6,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Median Male Income | $41,458 | $42,917 | $43,125 | $44,107 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $18,500 | $19,792 | $18,438 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 54 | 30.86% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 121 | 69.14% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 18.52% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 44 | 81.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $236,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $471 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 29.11% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 70.89% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,500 | $240,400 | $0 | $245,500 | $0 | $178,100 | $179,500 | $147,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,102,300 | $1,345,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 44 | 78.57% |
| $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: | 12 | 21.43% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $471 | $538 | $534 | $520 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 29.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 56 | 70.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 71.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 28.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 110 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 86 | 78.18% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 16.36% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 5.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 110 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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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): | 82 | 52.56% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 14.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 10.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 14.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 7.69% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 156 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 35 | 22.44% |
| Private Insurance: | 73 | 41.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 79 | 45.14% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 13.14% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 152 | 86.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 21.9% | 20.9% | 28.6% | 33.3% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 97735 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 692Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 97735 is located in Lake County, Oregon, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 97735. It covers 237.16 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 237.16 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 97735 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.