Eugene, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97402
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,342
- 281/sq mi High-density area
- $57,658
- Median income Below-median income area
- $357,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eugene pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 281
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97402 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 97402 (Eugene, OR) rose +2.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.0 in 2023 to 307.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97402 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, with 50,342 residents across 179.0 square miles, a density of 281 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97402 reports a modest median household income of $57,658 (26% below the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,072. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $357,700 (17% below the average Oregon ZIP), and median rent is $1,357; owner occupancy is 50.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97402 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 97402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eugene, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97402.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
270 establishments
- Construction
Construction
242 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
209 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
202 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
176 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97402, Eugene, OR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
50,342
Population
179.0
Area (sq mi)
281
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97402?
37.0
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
6.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$57,658
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$31,072
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97402 ranks nationally
Eugene, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,658 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,691housing units
23,691
Total Housing Units
22,595
Occupied Units
1,096
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$357,700
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,357
Median Rent
1977
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
+2.4%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97402 have increased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 225 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 261 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 294 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 300 |
| 2024 | +2.4% | 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 1,919 business establishments in ZIP 97402, employing approximately 28,726 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,541,549,000.
1,919
Businesses
28,726
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 270 | 14.1% |
| Construction | 242 | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 209 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 202 | 10.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 176 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 153 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 152 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 109 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 100 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 89 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 85 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.4% |
| Information | 20 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 15 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 97402 vs 97405 →
ZIP 97402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97402
Eugene (97402)
50,342 residents
- 97405
Eugene (97405)
44,645 residents
- 97401
Eugene (97401)
40,521 residents
- 97404
Eugene (97404)
32,255 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97402 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 97405
Eugene (97405)
$95,170 median income
- 97404
Eugene (97404)
$86,776 median income
- 97402
Eugene (97402)
$57,658 median income
- 97401
Eugene (97401)
$52,022 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97402 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 97402, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (50,342 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 97402 in?
ZIP code 97402 (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 97402?
ZIP code 97402 in Eugene, OR has a population of 50,342 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97402?
The median household income in ZIP 97402 is $57,658, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97402?
The median home value in ZIP 97402 is $357,700, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97402 is White at 76.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97402?
ZIP code 97402 has 1,919 business establishments employing approximately 28,726 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97402 are: Retail trade (270), Construction (242), Manufacturing (209). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97402?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97402 increased by 2.4% 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 97402?
In ZIP code 97402, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 97402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97402 is 21.0 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 97402?
In ZIP code 97402, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97402 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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