97402 Property Tax Rate
Eugene, Oregon · Part of Lane County
Effective Tax Rate
0.87%
4.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,862
$239/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,862
Monthly
$239
Eff. Rate
0.87%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 97402 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$239/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.13 percentage points above the Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.74%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $112, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Lane County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 97402 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$112 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Lane County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 97402
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $330,000, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.87%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Oregon and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $239 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Lane County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 97402 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 97402
0.87%
Effective rate
Oregon Avg
0.74%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Oregon
Higher than 73% of ZIP codes in Oregon(73th percentile, 373 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 97402
Property owners in ZIP code 97402 (Eugene, Oregon) pay a median of $2,862/year in property taxes on homes valued at $330,000. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.87%, which is 17% above the Oregon state average of 0.74%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 97402 is approximately $239, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Lane County.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oregon, 97402 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 97394 (0.87%) and 97231 (0.87%).
In Eugene, property taxes represent approximately 5.1% of the median household income of $55,743, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Under Oregon's Measure 50, your assessed value is capped at 3% annual increase, but resets to market value at purchase—your first tax bill will be based on your buying price. Lane County does not offer a statewide homestead exemption; seniors 65+ and disabled homeowners must apply for county-specific relief through the Lane County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing. Request your assessed value notice, file an appeal with the Lane County Assessor within 30 days of receipt if the value exceeds comparable sales, and note that appeals must be filed before the statutory deadline to preserve your right to further relief.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$112. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 97402 is part of Lane County, Oregon. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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0.32 percentage points lower than ZIP 97402.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.