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Hallstead, PA
Borough in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,217
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,914
ZIP codes
0
Hallstead and its ZIP codes
Hallstead at a glance
- Hallstead is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,833 a year, 35% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Hallstead, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hallstead, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,833
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
62.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (261), German Americans (187), Polish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Susquehanna County. PPP loans are for Hallstead.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,565
8,584 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,648
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$314M
FY 2026, $8,177 per person
How people get to work
Hallstead, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home15.4%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hallstead, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
634
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
176
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 13°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hallstead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great BendBorough | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| New MilfordBorough | 5.7 mi | 1 |
| OaklandBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Susquehanna DepotBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.7 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.8 |
| LanesboroBorough | 8.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Laurel LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Windsor, NYVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MontroseBorough | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Forest LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HarfordCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Binghamton, NYCity | 13 mi | 10.5 |
| South MontroseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| ThompsonBorough | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Port Dickinson, NYVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Binghamton University, NYCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hallstead, PA in?
- Hallstead is in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hallstead, PA?
- About 1,217 people live in Hallstead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hallstead?
- Nearby places include Great Bend (1 mi), New Milford (5.7 mi), Oakland (7.3 mi), Susquehanna Depot (7.5 mi), Lakeside (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023