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Lowell, OR
City in Lane County, Oregon.
Population
1,228
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,419
ZIP codes
0
Lowell and its ZIP codes
Lowell at a glance
- Lowell is about 32 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,440, 20% above the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $406,600 (15% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Lowell, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lowell, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,440
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$406,600
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
83.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (259), Irish Americans (169), Mexican Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Lowell.
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
How people get to work
Lowell, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lowell, 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
80° / 37°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lowell, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Lowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DexterCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| CreswellCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 15 mi | 15.9 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 16 mi | 3.9 |
| WestfirCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MarcolaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| EugeneCity | 19 mi | 44.5 |
| OakridgeCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| CoburgCity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| River RoadCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.7 |
| Junction CityCity | 28 mi | 3.3 |
| VenetaCity | 30 mi | 2.6 |
| HolleyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lowell, OR in?
- Lowell is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Lowell, OR?
- About 1,228 people live in Lowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lowell?
- Nearby places include Dexter (1.9 mi), Trent (4.1 mi), Jasper (7.9 mi), Creswell (11 mi), Springfield (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023