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Eugene, OR
City in Lane County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97401, 97402, 97403, 97404.
Population
179,591
Land area
44.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,037
ZIP codes
4
Eugene and its ZIP codes
Eugene at a glance
- Eugene is about 91 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- Households here earn a median of $66,562 a year, 20% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $460,400 (4% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,402 a month.
Local data for Eugene, OR
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools61
- Colleges3
- Libraries3
- Banks29
- Post Offices6
- Parks128
- Grocery Stores62
- Restaurants699
- Affordable Housing18
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment24
- Private Schools12
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities8
- Historic Places54
Housing and community stats
Eugene, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,562
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$460,400
Median rent
$1,402/mo
Homeownership
47.9%
Bachelor's or higher
45.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (32,858), Irish Americans (22,861), Mexican Americans (15,106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Eugene.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,714
156,948 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
PPP loans
$523M
4,665 loans, 58,679 jobs reported
How people get to work
Eugene, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.3%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle4.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home17.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eugene, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
129
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
2,273
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 35°F
40.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone54 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eugene, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Eugene
4 in or overlapping Eugene. Population shown
Cities near Eugene
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 4.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 6 mi | 15.9 |
| CoburgCity | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| CreswellCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| VenetaCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| HarrisburgCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| MarcolaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 18 mi | 3.9 |
| LowellCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eugene, OR in?
- Eugene is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in Eugene, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eugene include 97401, 97402, 97403, 97404.
- What is the population of Eugene, OR?
- About 179,591 people live in Eugene, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eugene?
- Nearby places include River Road (2.2 mi), Santa Clara (4.5 mi), Springfield (6 mi), Coburg (7 mi), Junction City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023