City

Cottage Grove, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Lane County  ·  Oregon

👥18,881Population
💰$71,985Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$349,700Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 40% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.6%Other: 7.2%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic7.4%
Black0.1%
Asian2.6%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 40% above avg
No HS Diploma84 (0.7%)
HS Graduate3,470 (27.7%)
Some College1,991 (15.9%)
Associates2,661 (21.2%)
Bachelors1,559 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree2,772 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College15.9%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.2%Renter: 30.8%Tenure
Owner69.2%
Renter30.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,985 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$349,700 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,012/mo
Total Housing Units7,920
Vacant Units492

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Cottage Grove, OR

Cottage Grove is a city in Oregon, located in Lane County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,881 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Cottage Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,985 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cottage Grove is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $349,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,012 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cottage Grove is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.55%).

Cottage Grove, OR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oregon.

ZIP Codes in Cottage Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97424 18,881 $71,985 $349,700 $1,012 6.9% 34.6% 69.2%