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ZIP 97478

Pop. 39,373·Lane County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Oregon
Median rent (all units)
$1,811/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$154
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 97478 · $1,811
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,720
3 BR
$2,390
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$1,720/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,732/yr
At $1,811/mo median
Location
StateOR
CountyLane County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 97478 (Springfield, OR) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,373
Median income
$80,086
Median age
39.7
Renters
31%
Age distribution
21.2%
21.5%
26.2%
12.4%
18.6%
Under 1821.2%
18–3421.5%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.4%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black0.9%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian1.1%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
28.6%
41.5%
22.3%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college41.5%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 97478 in Springfield, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,667 → $80,086
up 15.0%
Population
40,217 → 39,373
down 2.1%
Renter share
30.6% → 31%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 22.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.7
+0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,667 in 2021 to $80,086 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 40,217 to 39,373 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 97478 covers Springfield, OR. The median rent here is $1,811/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($80,086/yr), ZIP 97478 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 97478?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 97478 (Springfield, OR) is $1,811. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 97478 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 97478's median rent of $1,811/mo is $154 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 97478 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97478 falls in the middle range for Oregon, ranking #43 out of 116 ZIPs at $1,811/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 97478?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,811/mo in ZIP 97478. The local median household income is $80,086/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97478?

Rent in ZIP 97478 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 97478 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 97478 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,811/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($80,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 97478 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 97478 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 97478 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 97478 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 97478 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 97478 is pricier than Springfield as a whole. At $1,811/mo, it's $118 above the Springfield citywide median of $1,693/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 97478 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 97478 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,811/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 97478's median household income ($80,086/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 97478 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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