Altamont
Census-designated place in Klamath County, Oregon

Altamont is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Klamath County, Oregon, with 20,233 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,144 ft (1,263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Klamath Falls, 2.9 miles NW.
- 20,233residents (2020 Census)
- 4,144 ftelevation · 1,263 m
- 8.1 sq miland area · 20.9 km²
- 2,513 / sq mipopulation density
- 97603ZIP code
About Altamont
Altamont is a census-designated place (CDP) and unincorporated community in Klamath County, Oregon, United States, southeast of Klamath Falls. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 20,233. All mailing addresses in Altamont are Klamath Falls addresses, although Altamont is outside of the city limits of Klamath Falls.
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Living in Altamont
- Median household income
- $58,629
- Median home value
- $249,200
- Median rent
- $1,015/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Altamont had 20,233 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,233 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,513 per sq mi (970 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altamont at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Klamath County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,233 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.05 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,144 ft (1,263 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.1978° N, 121.7247° W |
| ZIP code | 97603 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4101850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altamont
- Klamath Falls2.9 mi NW
- Falcon Heights4.9 mi S
- Running Y Ranch9.3 mi NW
- Keno11.9 mi W
- Merrill13.5 mi SE
- Bonanza16.3 mi E
- Dorris, CA19.0 mi SW
- Malin20.6 mi SE
- Sprague River21.2 mi NE
- Tulelake, CA21.2 mi SE
- Oregon Shores25.5 mi NW
- Rocky Point25.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altamont
What county is Altamont in?
Altamont is in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the population of Altamont, OR?
20,233 people lived in Altamont at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altamont, OR?
The ZIP code of Altamont is 97603.
What is the elevation of Altamont?
4,144 feet (1,263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altamont?
Klamath Falls (2.9 mi), Falcon Heights (4.9 mi), Running Y Ranch (9.3 mi), Keno (11.9 mi), Merrill (13.5 mi).
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