97401 ZIP Code — Eugene, OR
Lane County, Oregon
ZIP code 97401 is located in Eugene, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 9.28 square miles and serves a population of 48,214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.
About ZIP code 97401
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,800. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($48,256) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
48,214
population
9.28
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97401 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97401
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Eugene | Acceptable |
| Eugene | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97403 Eugene (2.6 mi)
97404 Eugene (3.6 mi)
97477 Springfield (3.9 mi)
97408 Eugene (5.1 mi)
97402 Eugene (8.7 mi)
97405 Eugene (9.8 mi)
97426 Creswell (11.7 mi)
97455 Pleasant Hill (12.1 mi)
97478 Springfield (13.6 mi)
97446 Harrisburg (14.3 mi)
97448 Junction City (14.7 mi)
97437 Elmira (14.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 48,214 |
| Population density | 5,195 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.28 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0672 |
| Longitude | -123.0827 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 541/458 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.0% | 45.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.1% | 31.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 18.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.5% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
48,214
Population
5,195
People per sq mi
29.5
Median age
$48,256
Median household income
$36,610
Per capita income
$450,800
Median home value
$1,193
Median monthly rent
30.6%
Home ownership
28.2%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
8,042
Housing units
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
754
Under 5
823
703
5–9
769
796
10–14
870
1,488
15–19
1,627
5,695
20–24
6,223
3,749
25–34
4,097
2,316
35–44
2,531
1,585
45–54
1,732
834
55–59
912
1,070
60–64
1,170
2,042
65–74
2,232
1,347
75–84
1,473
657
85+
719
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,413 | 11.2% |
| 18 and over | 42,801 | 88.8% |
| 65 and over | 8,470 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 29.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.4%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Asian
5.6%
Other race
3.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,172 | 74.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,547 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,083 | 6% |
| Asian | 2,888 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 1,673 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 228 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.0% | 45.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 22.1% | 31.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 15.9% | 18.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 4.5% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
10.8%
$10k–$15k
6.8%
$15k–$25k
9.8%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
15.2%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
12.9%
$150k–$200k
6.2%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $48,256 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
49.4%
$500k–$1M
33.2%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $450,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,193 |
| Owner occupied | 30.6% |
| Renter occupied | 69.4% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 32.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 30.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.20 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 22.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.0% |
| Electricity | 76.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,793 | 25.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,434 | 10.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,038 | 26.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8,583 | 37.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,169 | 13.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,277 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 56.5% | 52.3% |
| Married | 29.8% | 27.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
16.9%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 382 | 2.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,486 | 15.0% |
| High school | 1,141 | 6.9% |
| College / grad school | 12,101 | 73.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.2%
Retail trade
14.1%
Professional & management
11.5%
Finance & real estate
7.1%
Manufacturing
5.9%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
3.5%
Public administration
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.4% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.4% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 17.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 7.9% |
| Work from home | 13.1% |
| Other means | 6.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 15.4 |
Poverty
All people
28.2%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
29.4%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
40.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.6% |
| High blood pressure | 23.7% |
| High cholesterol | 24.9% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 5.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,417 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46,637 | 96.7% |
| Spanish | 1,545 | 3.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 347 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 105 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 1,093 | 2.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 44,820 | 93.0% |
| Born in same state | 44,176 | 91.6% |
| Born in different state | 18,608 | 38.6% |
| Foreign born | 644 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,394 | 7.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,543 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,184 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 6,491 | 13.5% |
| Polish | 1,674 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1,617 | 3.4% |
| English | 881 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 317 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 299 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 266 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.4% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97401
What city is ZIP code 97401 in?
ZIP code 97401 is primarily assigned to Eugene, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97401 in?
ZIP code 97401 falls within Lane County, Oregon.
Is ZIP code 97401 mostly rentals?
69% of occupied units in ZIP code 97401 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97401?
28% of residents in ZIP code 97401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 97401?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97401?
The median home value in ZIP code 97401 is $450,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 97401 in?
ZIP code 97401 observes the PST timezone.