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Halsey, OR
City in Linn County, Oregon.
Population
1,491
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,639
ZIP codes
0
Halsey and its ZIP codes
Halsey at a glance
- Halsey is about 60 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $106,458 a year, 28% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,300 (31% below Oregon) and median rent is $2,061 a month.
Local data for Halsey, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Halsey, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,458
Poverty rate
7.8%
Median home value
$330,300
Median rent
$2,061/mo
Homeownership
76.4%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (249), German Americans (232), Irish Americans (224).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Linn County. PPP loans are for Halsey.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,532
48,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$988M
FY 2026, $7,685 per person
How people get to work
Halsey, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Halsey, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
77
Countywide, mostly funnel cloud
Flood insurance policies
511
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 34°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Halsey, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Halsey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SheddCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 1.3 |
| PeoriaCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| HarrisburgCity | 8.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MonroeCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| TangentCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| BellfountainCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| CrawfordsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| AlpineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| SodavilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| South LebanonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Junction CityCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| LebanonCity | 15 mi | 7.2 |
| CorvallisCity | 15 mi | 14.5 |
| CheshireCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| WaterlooTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Halsey, OR in?
- Halsey is in Linn County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Halsey, OR?
- About 1,491 people live in Halsey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Halsey?
- Nearby places include Shedd (5.1 mi), Brownsville (6.3 mi), Peoria (6.7 mi), Harrisburg (8.2 mi), Monroe (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023