97477 ZIP Code — Springfield, OR
Lane County, Oregon
ZIP code 97477 is located in Springfield, Oregon, within Lane County. It covers approximately 12.42 square miles and serves a population of 38,105 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 541/458.
About ZIP code 97477
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $310,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $58,621. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,105
population
12.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
97477 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 97477
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 97477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Springfield | Acceptable |
| Springfield | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
97403 Eugene (2.7 mi)
97401 Eugene (3.9 mi)
97408 Eugene (6.9 mi)
97404 Eugene (7.1 mi)
97455 Pleasant Hill (9.2 mi)
97478 Springfield (10 mi)
97405 Eugene (10.6 mi)
97426 Creswell (10.9 mi)
97402 Eugene (12.2 mi)
97446 Harrisburg (15.6 mi)
97454 Marcola (16.5 mi)
97448 Junction City (18 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,105 |
| Population density | 3,068 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 41 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 44.0570 |
| Longitude | -123.0064 |
| 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 | 51.5% | 45.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 18.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.2% |
Demographics & statistics
38,105
Population
3,068
People per sq mi
39.6
Median age
$58,621
Median household income
$30,008
Per capita income
$310,800
Median home value
$1,095
Median monthly rent
51.7%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
8,752
Housing units
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
982
Under 5
970
917
5–9
906
1,126
10–14
1,112
1,000
15–19
988
1,686
20–24
1,665
2,677
25–34
2,643
2,554
35–44
2,522
2,339
45–54
2,309
1,127
55–59
1,112
1,269
60–64
1,252
2,082
65–74
2,055
863
75–84
851
553
85+
545
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,332 | 19.2% |
| 18 and over | 30,773 | 80.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,949 | 18.2% |
| Median age | 39.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.1%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.6%
Other race
4.8%
Asian
1.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,370 | 76.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,192 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,127 | 7.6% |
| Other race | 1,960 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 549 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 488 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 404 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 142 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 45.9% | 38.1% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.1% | 31.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.7% | 18.3% | 23.2% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.2% |
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.4% |
| Median income | $58,621 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.0%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k–$300k
33.3%
$300k–$500k
43.3%
$500k–$1M
9.7%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,095 |
| Owner occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter occupied | 48.3% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.33 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 17.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.8% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Wood | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,499 | 39.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,826 | 11.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,744 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,351 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,684 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,862 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.2% | 29.2% |
| Married | 43.2% | 42.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 18.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
26.4%
Some college, no degree
30.5%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 353 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 389 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,961 | 42.6% |
| High school | 1,625 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,615 | 23.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Retail trade
15.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Professional & management
9.0%
Construction
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
5.2%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.7% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.5% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.0% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Other means | 5.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.9%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
16.1%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.8% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.8% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.7% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,506 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.6% |
| 18–64 years | 18.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.4% |
| Public insurance | 51.2% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,153 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,124 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 856 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 121 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 147 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,002 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 35,698 | 93.7% |
| Born in different state | 19,592 | 51.4% |
| Foreign born | 304 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,103 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 747 | 35.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,974 | 15.7% |
| French | 5,402 | 14.2% |
| Polish | 1,529 | 4% |
| Arab | 1,361 | 3.6% |
| English | 836 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 420 | 1.1% |
| German | 321 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 97 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97477
What city is ZIP code 97477 in?
ZIP code 97477 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97477 in?
ZIP code 97477 falls within Lane County, Oregon.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97477?
16% of residents in ZIP code 97477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 97477?
The median home value in ZIP code 97477 is $310,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 97477?
ZIP code 97477 has an estimated population of 38,105 residents, with a density of 3,068 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97477?
The median household income in ZIP code 97477 is $58,621, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97477 in?
ZIP code 97477 observes the PST timezone.