PlainZIP

Springfield, OR · standard

ZIP Code 97478

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

37,011
88/sq mi
$80,086
Median income
$387,700
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 97478 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 97478 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon, with 37,011 residents across 422.0 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 97478 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,086 (3% above the Oregon average), while per-capita income is $36,887. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $387,700 (10% below the state average), median rent at $1,370 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 97478 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lane County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 97478

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, OR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 97478.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 97478, Springfield, 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

37,011

Population

422.0

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 97478?

39.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 81.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$80,086

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$36,887

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 97478 ranks nationally

Springfield, OR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,086 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

15,386

Total Housing Units

14,832

Occupied Units

554

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.0%
Renter 31.0%

$387,700

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,370

Median Rent

1979

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

302

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+202%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 97478 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.8% 216
2021 +18.0% 255
2022 +13.8% 290
2023 +0.5% 291
2024 +3.8% 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 571 business establishments in ZIP 97478, employing approximately 5,700 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,385,000.

571

Businesses

5,700

Employees

$282.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 117 20.5%
Retail trade 72 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 55 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 54 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 41 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 6.3%
Manufacturing 29 5.1%
Wholesale trade 22 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 21 3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 16 2.8%
Finance and insurance 12 2.1%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%
Information 3 0.5%

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 97478 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 97478 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 97478 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 97478 ranks #3 of 3 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
97454 Marcola, OR 1,337 9.1 mi
97455 Pleasant Hill, OR 2,538 9.3 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
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 Springfield, OR Oregon

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 97478 in? ▼
ZIP code 97478 (Springfield) 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 97478? ▼
ZIP code 97478 in Springfield, OR has a population of 37,011 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 97478? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 97478 is $80,086, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 97478? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 97478 is $387,700, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 97478? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 97478 is White at 81.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 97478? ▼
ZIP code 97478 has 571 business establishments employing approximately 5,700 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 97478? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 97478 are: Construction (117), Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 97478? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 97478 increased by 3.8% 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 97478? ▼
In ZIP code 97478, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 97478? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 97478 is 22.1 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 97478? ▼
In ZIP code 97478, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97478? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 97478 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.