PlainZIP

Eugene, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97403

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

11,622
1,050/sq mi
$45,417
Median income
$592,200
Median home value
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
1,050
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97403 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.1 square miles in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. The area is home to 11,622 residents, producing a population density of 1,050 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 97403 against Oregon and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 97403 sits at $45,417 (42% below the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $32,004. The poverty rate stands at 31.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.5%. On housing, the median home value is $592,200 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,270 per month, and 38.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 97403 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lane County, so you can benchmark 97403 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 97403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97403.

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 97403, 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

11,622

Population

11.1

Area (sq mi)

1,050

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97403?

22.0

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

6.0%

Foreign-Born

White 74.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$45,417

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$32,004

Per Capita Income

31.6%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

16.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97403 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,417 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,580

Total Housing Units

5,134

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.4%
Renter 61.6%

$592,200

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,270

Median Rent

1974

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

-5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

310

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+210%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97403 have decreased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 232
2021 +9.5% 254
2022 +17.8% 299
2023 +9.8% 328
2024 -5.4% 310

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 239 business establishments in ZIP 97403, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,479,000.

239

Businesses

3,258

Employees

$163.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 16.3%
Accommodation and food services 39 16.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 26 10.9%
Retail trade 24 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 24 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 15 6.3%
Construction 14 5.9%
Manufacturing 11 4.6%
Wholesale trade 10 4.2%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.5%
Information 5 2.1%
Finance and insurance 5 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.1%
Educational services 4 1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.3%

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 97403 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 97403 ranks #6 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 97403 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 97403 ranks #8 of 8 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
97401 Eugene, OR 40,521 2.7 mi
97477 Springfield, OR 36,874 2.6 mi
97408 Eugene, OR 11,711 7.5 mi
97404 Eugene, OR 32,255 6.2 mi
97426 Creswell, OR 9,716 9.4 mi
97455 Pleasant Hill, OR 2,538 8.3 mi
97405 Eugene, OR 44,645 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lane County

97402 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 50,342
97405 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 44,645
97401 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 40,521
97478 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 37,011
97477 standard
Springfield, OR
Pop: 36,874
97404 standard
Eugene, OR
Pop: 32,255

Related Areas

Lane County Eugene, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97403 in? ▼
ZIP code 97403 (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 97403? ▼
ZIP code 97403 in Eugene, OR has a population of 11,622 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97403 is $45,417, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97403 is $592,200, which is 113% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97403 is White at 74.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97403? ▼
ZIP code 97403 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97403 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Accommodation and food services (39), Real estate and rental and leasing (26). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97403 decreased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 97403? ▼
In ZIP code 97403, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.2% 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 97403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97403 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 97403? ▼
In ZIP code 97403, approximately 38.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97403 is 31.6% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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