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Klamath, CA
Census-designated place in Del Norte County, California. ZIP codes: 95548.
Population
931
Land area
17.2sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
1
Klamath and its ZIP codes
Klamath at a glance
- Klamath is 79% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,979, 53% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,300 (70% below California) and median rent is $1,250 a month.
Local data for Klamath, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Klamath, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,979
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$221,300
Median rent
$1,250/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (304), Irish Americans (165), Greek Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Del Norte County. PPP loans are for Klamath.
Unemployment rate
6.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,699
8,382 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,144
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$301M
FY 2026, $10,845 per person
How people get to work
Klamath, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Klamath, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
153
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
66° / 39°F
78.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Klamath, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
17.7%
U.S. 12.1% +5.6 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Klamath
1 in or overlapping Klamath. Population shown
Cities near Klamath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bertsch-OceanviewCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| Crescent CityCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| WautecCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| HiouchiCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| OrickCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| GasquetCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| Kep'elCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.6 |
| Fort DickCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| Smith RiverCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.4 |
| Big LagoonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Klamath, CA in?
- Klamath is in Del Norte County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Klamath, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Klamath include 95548.
- What is the population of Klamath, CA?
- About 931 people live in Klamath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Klamath?
- Nearby places include Bertsch-Oceanview (15 mi), Crescent City (16 mi), Wautec (17 mi), Hiouchi (17 mi), Orick (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023