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U.S. ZIP Code · OR97401

Lane County · Eugene-Springfield, OR

Typical home value

$520,113[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+83.1%
vs metro
+11.6%
vs state
+13.1%
ZIP 97401 location in OR
Location of ZIP 97401 in OR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 97401 is worth $520,113 — 11.6% above the Eugene-Springfield, OR median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,752 a month — a 4.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,752[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,122[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lane County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Not Applicable
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
49,437[3]
Median household income
$52,022[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lane County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-29[5]
Moved in
8,808
Moved out
8,837

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
10
Elementary
4
Middle
2
High
3
  • Sheldon High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Eugene SD 4J

    1,521 students

  • South Eugene High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Eugene SD 4J

    1,484 students

  • TEACH-NW

    Other · Grades K–12 · Marcola SD 79J

    623 students

  • Monroe Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Eugene SD 4J

    515 students

  • Cal Young Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Eugene SD 4J

    502 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$21,022

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,630
Loan principal$416,091
Down payment$104,023
Total interest paid$530,701

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.99
Monthly cost to own$3,488
Monthly rent$1,752

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
60th percentile[1]
Rental yield
25th percentile[2]
Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 97401?
The typical home in 97401 is worth $520,113, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 97401?
Home values in 97401 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 97401?
A typical home in 97401 rents for about $1,752 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 97401?
The effective property tax rate in 97401 is 1.0% — roughly $5,122 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 97401?
ZIP code 97401 has a population of 49,437 and a median household income of $52,022.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • San Marine CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $530,079
    Gross yield
  • Eugene, OR

    Typical home
    $533,768
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Marcola CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $497,207
    Gross yield
  • Elmira CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $544,371
    Gross yield
  • Dexter CDP, OR

    Typical home
    $549,030
    Gross yield
  • OR

    Typical home
    $489,558
    Gross yield

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