ZIP Code 97403 -- Eugene, OR

Lane | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • Home prices are 13x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • With a median age of 22.00, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.

Quick Overview

Population
15,355
Unknown
Median Income
$45,417
Home Value
$592,200
Median Rent
$1,270
Median Age
22.00
Diversity Index
52.00
Moderate
Cost of Living
169.2
very high
Unemployment
8.5%

About ZIP Code 97403

ZIP code 97403 in Eugene, Oregon is a unknown area with a population of 15,355. The median household income is $45,417, which is This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $592,200, representing a price-to-income ratio of 13x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 169.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 22.00 years. Approximately 59.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Lane, OR.

Population & Age

Total Population
15,355
Median Age
22.00
Male Population
7,257
47.3%
Female Population
8,098
52.7%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
52.00 Moderate
White
74.5%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Asian
5.2%
Native American
1.1%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More Races
12.1%
Other Race
3.7%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$45,417
Mean Household Income
$91,691
Per Capita Income
$32,004
Below Poverty Line
31.6%

This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$592,200
Median Rent
$1,270
Total Housing Units
5,580
Occupied Units
5,134
Vacant Units
446
8.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1974
Owner Occupied
38.4%
Renter Occupied
61.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 13x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 38.4% Renter 61.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 31.3%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,553
Employment Rate
91.5%
Unemployment Rate
8.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
48.3%
Carpool
4.9%
Public Transit
3.7%
Work from Home
17.2%

Cost of Living Index

169.2
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 97403 is 69.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Eugene

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
97402 53,823 $57,658 $357,700
97405 46,933 $95,170 $537,600
97404 34,244 $86,776 $424,800

Other ZIP Codes in Lane

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
97402 Eugene 53,823 $57,658
97401 Coburg 49,437 $52,022
97405 Eugene 46,933 $95,170
97478 Springfield 39,373 $80,086
97477 Springfield 37,534 $65,662
97404 Eugene 34,244 $86,776

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 97403

ZIP code 97403 (Eugene, OR) has a total population of 15,355 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 22.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 97403 is $45,417 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 39% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 97403 is primarily located in Eugene, Oregon (OR). It falls within Lane County.

The median home value in ZIP code 97403 is $592,200, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,270.

The median age in ZIP code 97403 is 22.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 97403 has a cost of living index of 169.23 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 97403, 59.20% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 31.26% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 97403 is 8.51%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 17.19% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.