City

Halfway, OR

1 ZIP code  ·  Baker County  ·  Oregon

👥1,298Population
💰$39,115Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$249,500Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 5.6%Asian: 0.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
22%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty27.8% ▲ 178% above avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.6%)
HS Graduate235 (26.2%)
Some College48 (5.4%)
Associates183 (20.4%)
Bachelors185 (20.6%)
Graduate Degree232 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 5.4%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 20.6%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College5.4%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors20.6%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.2%Renter: 36.8%Tenure
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,115 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$249,500 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units667
Vacant Units162

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
64%
About Halfway, OR

Halfway is a city in Oregon, located in Baker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,298 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Halfway is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,115 is below the national average. Approximately 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Halfway is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $249,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Halfway is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Halfway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
97834 1,298 $39,115 $249,500 $797 2.6% 46.5% 63.2%