PlainZIP

Eugene, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97401

Lane County, Oregon — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,521
1,707/sq mi
$52,022
Median income
$494,100
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eugene pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,707
people per sq mi
29%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.7 square miles in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 40,521 residents, producing a population density of 1,707 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 97401 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97401 sits at $52,022 (33% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $37,712. The poverty rate stands at 28.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $494,100 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,366 per month, and 29.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 97401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97401, Eugene, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,521

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

1,707

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97401?

29.5

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$52,022

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$37,712

Per Capita Income

28.5%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,022 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

24,926

Total Housing Units

23,569

Occupied Units

1,357

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 29.1%
Renter 70.9%

$494,100

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$1,366

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

307

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+207%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97401 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 221
2021 +13.5% 251
2022 +17.6% 295
2023 +0.6% 297
2024 +3.4% 307

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,432 business establishments in ZIP 97401, employing approximately 32,540 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,653,538,000.

2,432

Businesses

32,540

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 505 20.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 380 15.6%
Retail trade 288 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 279 11.5%
Finance and insurance 225 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 183 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 182 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 74 3.0%
Construction 64 2.6%
Information 55 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 50 2.1%
Wholesale trade 38 1.6%
Educational services 33 1.4%
Manufacturing 28 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 22 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 16 0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 8 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 97401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97401 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 97401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 97401 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
97403 Eugene, OR 11,622 2.7 mi
97477 Springfield, OR 36,874 3.6 mi
97404 Eugene, OR 32,255 3.6 mi
97408 Eugene, OR 11,711 5.5 mi
97402 Eugene, OR 50,342 7.4 mi
97405 Eugene, OR 44,645 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lane County

97402 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 50,342
97405 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 44,645
97478 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 37,011
97477 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 36,874
97404 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 32,255
97424 standard
Cottage Grove, OR
Pop: 17,594

Related Areas

Lane County Eugene, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97401 in? ▼
ZIP code 97401 (Eugene) is located in Lane County, Oregon. Lane County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lane-or.
What is the population of ZIP code 97401? ▼
ZIP code 97401 in Eugene, OR has a population of 40,521 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97401 is $52,022, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97401 is $494,100, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97401 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97401? ▼
ZIP code 97401 has 2,432 business establishments employing approximately 32,540 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97401 are: Health care and social assistance (505), Professional, scientific, and technical services (380), Retail trade (288). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97401 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 97401? ▼
In ZIP code 97401, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 97401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97401 is 16.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 97401? ▼
In ZIP code 97401, approximately 29.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 70.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97401 is 28.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Eugene, OR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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