Eugene, OR · standard
ZIP Code 97405
Lane County, Oregon - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 44,645
- 113/sq mi High-density area
- $95,170
- Median income Above-median income area
- $537,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eugene pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 22%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 113
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97405 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 97405 (Eugene, OR) rose +1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.1 in 2023 to 301.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 97405 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, with 44,645 residents across 393.7 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 97405 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,170 (22% above the average Oregon ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,361. The poverty rate is 12.5%, with unemployment at 7.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $537,600 (24% above the average Oregon ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,437.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lane County, so 97405 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 97405
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eugene, OR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97405.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 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 97405, 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
44,645
Population
393.7
Area (sq mi)
113
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 97405?
46.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
6.7%
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?
$95,170
Median Household Income
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$54,361
Per Capita Income
12.5%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 97405 ranks nationally
Eugene, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$95,170 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,490housing units
20,490
Total Housing Units
19,663
Occupied Units
827
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$537,600
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,437
Median Rent
1972
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
+1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 97405 have increased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 213 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 243 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 286 |
| 2023 | +3.6% | 296 |
| 2024 | +1.9% | 302 |
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 894 business establishments in ZIP 97405, employing approximately 7,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $356,893,000.
894
Businesses
7,962
Employees
$356.9M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 171 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 126 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 88 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 85 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.7% |
| Educational services | 24 | 2.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 1.9% |
| Information | 12 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 97405 vs 97402 →
ZIP 97405 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
- 97403 11,622
Eugene (97403)
11,622 residents
- 97451 387
Lorane (97451)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 97405 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 97405 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
- 97451
Lorane (97451)
$69,028 median income
- 97402
Eugene (97402)
$57,658 median income
- 97401
Eugene (97401)
$52,022 median income
- 97403
Eugene (97403)
$45,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 97405 ranks the highest of 5 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 97405, 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 (44,645 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 97405 in?
ZIP code 97405 (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 97405?
ZIP code 97405 in Eugene, OR has a population of 44,645 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97405?
The median household income in ZIP 97405 is $95,170, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97405?
The median home value in ZIP 97405 is $537,600, which is 93% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97405?
The largest racial group in ZIP 97405 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97405?
ZIP code 97405 has 894 business establishments employing approximately 7,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97405?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97405 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Professional, scientific, and technical services (126), Retail trade (88). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97405?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97405 increased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 97405?
In ZIP code 97405, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.0% 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 97405?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97405 is 18.9 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 97405?
In ZIP code 97405, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97405?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97405 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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