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Baker County
Halfway, OR
97834
97834 ZIP Code — Halfway, OR
Baker County, Oregon
ZIP code 97834 is located in
Halfway ,
Oregon ,
within Baker County .
It covers approximately 285.02 square miles and serves a population of
1,431 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 541 .
About ZIP code 97834
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $304,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $42,609. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 97834 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,431
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
41
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
285.02 sq mi
Water area
0.34 sq mi
Latitude
44.9116
Longitude
-117.1350
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
541
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.3%
53.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
27.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
16.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.6%
7.2%
Demographics & statistics
$42,609
Median household income
$304,700
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 334 23.3% 18 and over 1,097 76.7% 65 and over 397 27.7% Median age 45.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
2%
Group Count % White 1,298 85.8% Two or more races 94 6.2% Hispanic or Latino 82 5.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 30 2% Asian 9 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.3%
53.1%
38.1%
$50k – $100k
16.5%
27.4%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
10.0%
16.9%
23.2%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.6%
7.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.7% $10k–$15k 9.8% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 18.8% $35k–$50k 25.9% $50k–$75k 13.6% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 5.4% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 5.7% Median income $42,609
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $304,700 Median rent / month $794 Owner occupied 64.2% Renter occupied 35.8% Vacant 22.2% Single-family detached 73.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 18.0% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.10
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.5% 2000–2009 4.5% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 13.7% 1970–1979 9.4% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 8.2% 1940–1949 6.6% 1939 or earlier 32.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 7.2% 2 bedrooms 28.8% 3 bedrooms 50.4% 4 bedrooms 8.2% 5+ bedrooms 3.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 27.2% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 35.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.1% Electricity 30.8% Propane / LP gas 18.2% Fuel oil 10.0% Wood 37.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 250 47.9% Cohabiting couple 14 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 130 24.9% Female householder, no spouse 128 24.5% Households with children under 18 142 27.2% Households with seniors (65+) 271 51.9% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 16.3% 17.2% Married 41.7% 57.3% Separated 0.0% 6.2% Widowed 0.0% 11.6% Divorced 42.0% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.2% Bachelor's or higher 25.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 3.1% Kindergarten 16 6.2% Elementary school 163 62.9% High school 63 24.3% College / grad school 9 3.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
18.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.1%
Education & healthcare
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.1%
Public administration
8.9%
Professional & management
6.7%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.1% Service 35.2% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 10.3% Production & transportation 9.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 64.6% Government 24.2% Self-employed 11.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.8% Carpool 18.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.2% Work from home 3.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 10.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.8%
Female-led households
41.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.5% Retirement income 30.5% Supplemental Security 8.2% Cash public assistance 10.2% Food stamps / SNAP 15.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 27.1% High blood pressure 39.0% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 11.6% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 31.0% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 8.1% Cancer 9.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 14.3% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 18.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.3% Depression 20.5% Fair or poor health 14.5% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 11.3% No health insurance 8.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 70.8% Cholesterol screening 93.3% Teeth loss 11.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 76 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 20.1% Under 18 14.1% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 43.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 48.9% Public insurance 60.0% No insurance 4.8% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,421 99.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,422 99.4% Born in same state 1,414 98.8% Born in different state 733 51.2% Foreign born 8 0.6% Naturalized citizen 9 0.6% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 305 21.3% Italian 100 7% Dutch 96 6.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 39 2.7% Polish 31 2.2% English 28 2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.5% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 97834
What city is ZIP code 97834 in?
ZIP code 97834 is primarily assigned to Halfway, Oregon.
What county is ZIP code 97834 in?
ZIP code 97834 falls within Baker County, Oregon.
Does ZIP code 97834 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 97834 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 97834 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 97834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 97834?
25% of residents in ZIP code 97834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 97834?
The median household income in ZIP code 97834 is $42,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 97834 in?
ZIP code 97834 observes the PST timezone.
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