Oregon · City Profile
Eugene, OR
Eugene sits in Lane, Oregon, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 212,242 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Eugene has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $428,150 and median asking rent runs around $1,326 per month. Median household income hovers around $68,195. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Eugene
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97401 | Lane | 48,214 | $48,256 | $450,800 |
| 97402 | Lane | 52,925 | $53,836 | $305,400 |
| 97403 | Lane | 15,303 | $47,021 | $496,700 |
| 97404 | Lane | 34,338 | $77,772 | $361,800 |
| 97405 | Lane | 46,695 | $86,613 | $457,500 |
| 97408 | Lane | 14,767 | $95,674 | $496,700 |
| 97440 | Lane | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Eugene?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $428,150, and median rent is $1,326. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.