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97478 Zip Code: East Springfield and Thurston, Lane County

97478 Real Estate

97478 Homes for Sale — Springfield, Oregon

Zip code 97478 covers the east end of Springfield and the established community of Thurston, both in Lane County, Oregon. If you are looking up this zip code to understand the area, confirm a mailing address, or start a home search, this guide covers the geography, neighborhoods, and what it is like to live here. Have questions? Connect with us — we're glad to help.

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What Is the Zip Code for Springfield, Oregon?

Springfield, Oregon uses two primary zip codes: 97477 covers the central and west side of the city, while 97478 covers the east side of Springfield and the Thurston area. If a Springfield address ends in 97478, the property is on the east end of the city, generally east of 42nd Street and extending toward the McKenzie River corridor and the foothills beyond.

Lane County surrounds both zip codes. Springfield sits directly east of Eugene along the McKenzie Highway (OR-126) and the Willamette River, making 97478 one of the more accessible east-side addresses in the Eugene-Springfield metro.

Neighborhoods and Communities Inside 97478

The Thurston area is the anchor community within 97478. It has its own schools, a distinct neighborhood identity, and a mix of single-family homes on established lots alongside newer construction further east. The zip also takes in stretches of the McKenzie Highway corridor, where properties range from in-town lots to larger parcels with river access or rural acreage.

Buyers drawn to east Springfield often cite the quieter pace compared to central Springfield, proximity to the McKenzie River, and generally more space per dollar than comparable Eugene neighborhoods. The Thurston neighborhood homes page covers available listings in that specific community.

Homes for Sale in 97478

The 97478 zip code includes a wide range of housing — from affordable starter homes and manufactured-home parks to mid-size single-family properties and rural acreage lots along the McKenzie corridor. For a full view of what is currently on the market across Springfield, the Springfield Oregon real estate page pulls active listings across both zip codes. Buyers focused on affordability can also browse affordable homes in Springfield for options priced below the metro median.

Heart & Home Real Estate is a local Lane County brokerage — our agents work this market daily and can walk you through what is available in 97478 specifically. Reach us at 541-253-4090 or use the contact form on this page.

Eating and parks in 97478

East Springfield eats at Flashback Grill, Gridiron Grill and Tap House, Craig's Lucky Logger, Sharky's Pub and Grub and Papa's Pizza Parlor.

Lively Park is the one everyone names — an 8,000-square-foot playground, two large picnic shelters, sand volleyball, a nature trail and a dog park of almost four acres.

Questions people ask about 97478, Springfield

What county is 97478 in?
Lane County, Oregon. East Springfield, Thurston and the McKenzie Highway corridor are all within Lane County, and Eugene is the county seat.
What part of Springfield is 97478?
The east end — generally east of 42nd Street, taking in Thurston and running out along the McKenzie Highway toward the river and the foothills.
What do homes cost in 97478?
Around $443,000, a little above downtown Springfield. The range is wide because the zip code holds both in-town lots and rural acreage along the McKenzie.
What area code goes with 97478?
541. It covers Springfield, Eugene, all of Lane County, and most of Oregon outside the Portland metro.
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