ZIP Code 97478: Population, Income, Housing

State: OR

Total population: 39,373 Household income: $80,086 Rent: $1,370

Overview

Total population

39,373

Rent

$1,370

Year built

1979

Household income

$80,086

Per capita income

$36,887

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.6 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oregon

County

Lane County

City

Springfield

Total population

39,373

Adults over 25

27,486

Total households

14,832

Household size

2.6 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$80,086

Per capita income

$36,887

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,370

Year built

1979

Households that rent

31%

Households that own

69%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

81.5%

Black

0.9%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

10.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

88.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,985 (89.6%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

1,963 (10.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

37.1%

High school graduate or GED

28.6%

Some college or associate degree

12%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

22.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 97478 with: Lane County, OR Eugene metro area, OR Oregon United States

ZIP 97478

Total population39,373

Rent$1,370

Year built1979

Household income$80,086

Per capita income$36,887

Poverty rate10.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Lane County, OR

Total population384,207

Rent$1,355

Year built1977

Household income$71,544

Per capita income$39,088

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Eugene Metro Area, OR

Total population384,207

Rent$1,355

Year built1977

Household income$71,544

Per capita income$39,088

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Oregon State

Total population4,254,293

Rent$1,525

Year built1981

Household income$83,011

Per capita income$45,612

Poverty rate11.9%

Unemployment rate4.2%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP97478	CountyLane, OR	Metro AreaEugene metro area, OR	StateOregon	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,373	384,207	384,207	4,254,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,370	$1,355	$1,355	$1,525	$1,413
Year built	1979	1977	1977	1981	1980
Household income	$80,086	$71,544	$71,544	$83,011	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,887	$39,088	$39,088	$45,612	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.4%	15.3%	15.3%	11.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.3%	4.2%	4.2%	4%

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Summary for 97478

Rent & Income

In 97478, the typical monthly rent is $1,370 and the typical household income is $80,086. Rent here is lower than Oregon, and household income is similar to Oregon. The estimated poverty rate is 10.4%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 31% of households. About 42.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 22.3% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 97478 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 97478 — Poverty

How ZIP 97478 compares in Oregon (57 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,370	12 / 57	from lower rent	$1,022 – $2,102
Household income	$80,086	36 / 57	from higher income	$52,022 – $161,570
Poverty rate	10.4%	30 / 57	from lower poverty	5.1% – 28.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Oregon with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 97478

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 12th out of 57 ZIP Codes in Oregon. At the state level, values extend from $1,022 in ZIP 97603 up to $2,102 in ZIP 97068.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 97478 holds the 36th out of 57 ZIP Codes. In Oregon as a whole, the range goes from $52,022 in ZIP 97401 up to $161,570 in ZIP 97229.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 97478 ranks 30th out of 57 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 5.1% in ZIP 97007 up to 28.5% in ZIP 97401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 97478 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,370 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 97478

Annual Household Income: $80,086

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 97478

Estimated Rate: 10.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 97478

In ZIP Code 97478, households that rent: 4,605 (31%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	4,605	31%
Owner-Occupied	10,227	69%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 97478

In ZIP Code 97478, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,946 (42.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,946	42.3%
Other renter households	2,659	57.7%
Total renter households	4,605	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 97478

Less than High School: 10,198 people (37.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,865 people (28.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,300 people (12%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 6,123 people (22.3%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,486

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.