Eugene, OR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 97401 serves a portion of Eugene, Oregon, within Lane County. This community is home to approximately 48,383 residents, with a median age of 45.6 years. The median household income of $67,725 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $399,577 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 47% owner-occupied and 53% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Eugene is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 134 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 60% and an unemployment rate of 5.8%, 97401 reflects the economic character of Lane County in Oregon.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 48,383 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 2,095 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $67,725 | ↑ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $399,577 | ↑ 33% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 134 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 15.5% | ↑ 36% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 60% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 45.6 yrs | ↑ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 21,288 | — |