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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97601

Klamath County

Typical home value

$272,383[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+7.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-4.1%
vs metro
vs state
-40.8%
ZIP 97601 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97601 in OR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 97601 is worth $272,383. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,133 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,133[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,801[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Klamath County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
22,964[3]
Median household income
$51,780[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Klamath County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+19[5]
Moved in
1,648
Moved out
1,629

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
2
  • Klamath Union High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Klamath Falls City Schools

    660 students

  • Ponderosa Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Klamath Falls City Schools

    557 students

  • Roosevelt Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Klamath Falls City Schools

    347 students

  • Mills Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Klamath Falls City Schools

    304 students

  • Joseph Conger Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Klamath Falls City Schools

    287 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$13,597

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,377
Loan principal$217,906
Down payment$54,477
Total interest paid$277,927

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.55
Monthly cost to own$1,754
Monthly rent$1,133

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97601?
The typical home in 97601 is worth $272,383, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97601?
Home values in 97601 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97601?
A typical home in 97601 rents for about $1,133 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 97601?
The effective property tax rate in 97601 is 0.7% — roughly $1,801 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97601?
ZIP code 97601 has a population of 22,964 and a median household income of $51,780.

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