City

Altus, OK

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jackson County  ·  Oklahoma

👥20,352Population
💰$59,857Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$150,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓41.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 26%Black: 6.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 4.7%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic26.0%
Black6.9%
Asian1.5%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads41.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma185 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,057 (26.4%)
Some College1,433 (12.4%)
Associates2,149 (18.6%)
Bachelors1,657 (14.3%)
Graduate Degree3,101 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 14.3%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors14.3%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,857 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$150,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$896/mo
Total Housing Units9,975
Vacant Units1,785

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Altus, OK

Altus is a city in Oklahoma, located in Jackson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,352 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, Altus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,857 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Altus is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $896 per month.

The population of Altus is well-educated. 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.81%).

Altus, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Altus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73521 20,352 $59,857 $150,900 $896 5.2% 41.1% 58.7%