The ZIP Code 97737 is associated with the city of Gilchrist in Oregon in Klamath County. In this Oregon region, an estimated 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $22,300. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $41,964, and approximately 0% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 591.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97737 is $41,964, while the region's mean household income is $50,170. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,300. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97737 of $22,300 is approximately 33.95% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.7% of the population in 97737 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 24.3% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 97737 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 24.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 29.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 97737, 97.2% of the population graduated high school, while 7.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.2% in this Klamath County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 26.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 42.3% |
| Associate's degree | 21.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97737, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 97737 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97737 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97737, an estimated 30.4% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 24.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Klamath County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 30.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 24.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 13.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97737 are older than average. The median age of 63.0 years in ZIP Code 97737 is approximately 65.35% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 86.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 50.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.5% of the population in 97737 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 18.6% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 97737 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 7.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 23.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 13.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 97737 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 97737 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.0% of adults 18 and older in this Klamath County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 37.3% |
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 10.1% |
| Current asthma | 11.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97737 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.1% of those 18 and above in 97737 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 97737 include obesity (36.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.8% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 61.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| Current smoking | 18.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.1% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.8% |
In 97737, 45.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.8 minutes. Approximately 24.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97737 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 16.6% work in other services, except public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 97737 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.0% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 9.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 6.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 16.6% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 97737, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Klamath County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97737 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.52 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 33.98% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 16.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97737 | 7.73¢/kWh | 6.63¢/kWh | 6.46¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 14.23¢/kWh | 11.59¢/kWh | 7.7¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97737 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.49 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.51 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.41 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.37 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.3 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.35 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.82 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.42 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.08 | 1.78 | 5.46 |