ZIP Code · OR

ZIP 97478

Part of Springfield, OR

Pop. 39,373·Lane County·54th most expensive ZIP in Oregon

Median rent (all units)

$1,803/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$129

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 97478 · $1,803

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 97478 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Oregon

Rent in ZIP 97478 changed +3.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 106 Oregon ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($80,086) is $2,002 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,720); a 3-bedroom is $2,390.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 97477, 9 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,610/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 97478. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,636/yr

At $1,803/mo median

Location

CitySpringfield

StateOR

CountyLane County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,600 → $1,803

up 12.7%

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

Rent in ZIP 97478 in Springfield, OR has climbed 12.7% since 2023, going from about $1,600 per month to roughly $1,803 today. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 97478 in Springfield, OR market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 97478 covers Springfield, OR. The median rent here is $1,803/mo as of October 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

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,803/mo in ZIP 97478. The local median household income is $80,086/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 97478?

Rent in ZIP 97478 has risen 3.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2023.

How does ZIP 97478 compare to other ZIPs in Oregon?

ZIP 97478 is in the middle among Oregon ZIP codes for rent, ranking #54 of 114 at $1,803/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 97478 changed +3.3%, against a typical +1.6% across the 106 Oregon ZIP codes Zillow tracks.