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Springfield, OR

City in Lane County, Oregon. ZIP codes: 97403, 97477.

Population

61,499

Land area

15.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,860

ZIP codes

2

Springfield and its ZIP codes

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Springfield at a glance

  • Springfield is about 87 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 9th among 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
  • The median household income is $68,761, 17% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,700 (25% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,258 a month.

Local data for Springfield, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Springfield, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$68,761

Poverty rate

14.9%

Median home value

$358,700

Median rent

$1,258/mo

Homeownership

55.0%

Bachelor's or higher

22.4%

Median age

37.4

Average commute

19.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,527), Irish Americans (7,402), Mexican Americans (7,157).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lane County. PPP loans are for Springfield.

Details

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

PPP loans

$106M

842 loans, 10,928 jobs reported

Lane County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Springfield, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.1%
  • Carpooled11.1%
  • Public transit1.9%
  • Walked3.0%
  • Bicycle1.9%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home9.8%

Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Springfield, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone4 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Springfield, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Springfield

2 in or overlapping Springfield. Population shown

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Cities near Springfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EugeneCity6 mi44.5
CoburgCity6.2 mi1.2
Santa ClaraCensus-designated place6.6 mi4.7
River RoadCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.8
JasperCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.7
CreswellCity9.4 mi1.7
MarcolaCensus-designated place11 mi1.2
TrentCensus-designated place11 mi1.6
Junction CityCity13 mi3.3
DexterCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
LowellCity15 mi0.9
CheshireCensus-designated place16 mi0.5
HarrisburgCity16 mi1.4
VenetaCity17 mi2.6
ElmiraCensus-designated place18 mi1.2
Cottage GroveCity18 mi3.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Springfield, OR in?
Springfield is in Lane County, Oregon.
What ZIP codes are in Springfield, OR?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Springfield include 97403, 97477.
What is the population of Springfield, OR?
About 61,499 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Springfield?
Nearby places include Eugene (6 mi), Coburg (6.2 mi), Santa Clara (6.6 mi), River Road (6.7 mi), Jasper (6.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023