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River Road, OR
Census-designated place in Lane County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97404.
Population
8,862
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,905
ZIP codes
1
River Road and its ZIP codes
River Road at a glance
- River Road is about 111 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 75th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
- The median household income is $81,589, close to the Oregon median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $397,800 (17% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,633 a month.
Local data for River Road, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
River Road, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,589
Poverty rate
14.5%
Median home value
$397,800
Median rent
$1,633/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,833), Irish Americans (1,295), Mexican Americans (901).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for River Road.
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
$3.49B
FY 2026, $9,100 per person
How people get to work
River Road, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
River Road, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in River Road, 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
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in River Road
1 in or overlapping River Road. Population shown
Cities near River Road
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EugeneCity | 2.2 mi | 44.5 |
| Santa ClaraCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4.7 |
| CoburgCity | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| SpringfieldCity | 6.7 mi | 15.9 |
| Junction CityCity | 8.4 mi | 3.3 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| VenetaCity | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| ElmiraCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CreswellCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| JasperCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| HarrisburgCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| MarcolaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| TrentCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| MonroeCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| DexterCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| Cottage GroveCity | 20 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Road, OR in?
- River Road is in Lane County, Oregon.
- What ZIP codes are in River Road, OR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping River Road include 97404.
- What is the population of River Road, OR?
- About 8,862 people live in River Road, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Road?
- Nearby places include Eugene (2.2 mi), Santa Clara (2.6 mi), Coburg (5.5 mi), Springfield (6.7 mi), Junction City (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023