The ZIP Code 97834 is associated with the city of Halfway in Oregon in Baker County. An estimated 50.0% of residents in the 97834 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 62.0 years. In this Oregon region, an estimated 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at about $28,431. Median househould income is approximately $41,143, and an estimated 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 904.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 97834 is $41,143, while the region's mean household income is $54,856. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,431. The per capita income in ZIP Code 97834 of $28,431 is approximately 15.79% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $33,763. An estimated 8.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 8.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.7% of the population in 97834 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 97834 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 26.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 97834, 96.3% of the population graduated high school, while 24.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.1% in this Baker County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 36.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 26.4% |
| Associate's degree | 8.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 97834, 98.3% is one race, while 1.7% are two or more races. Approximately 3.0% of 97834 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 97834 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.5%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (2.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.5% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 97834, an estimated 34.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Baker County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 34.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 97834 are older than average. The median age of 62.0 years in ZIP Code 97834 is approximately 62.73% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 50.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.9% of the population in 97834 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 14.5% are aged 75 to 84 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 97834 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 2.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 25.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 97834 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 97834 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 97834, 37.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 16.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 18.2 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 97834 work in construction, while an estimated 12.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.2% of 97834 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.0% |
| Construction | 19.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.6% |
| Information | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 3.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.2% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 97834, 98.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Baker County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.0% |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 97834 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 18.45% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.95% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 97834 | 8.83¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh | 5.89¢/kWh |
| Oregon | 14.89¢/kWh | 11.29¢/kWh | 7.67¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 97834 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.98 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.56 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.93 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.33 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 7.02 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.18 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.65 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.11 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.9 | 1.78 | 5.46 |