City

Ames, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Major County  ·  Oklahoma

👥449Population
💰$71,875Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.3Median Age
🏠$147,900Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 9.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic9.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.3%)
HS Graduate117 (37.7%)
Some College33 (10.6%)
Associates25 (8.1%)
Bachelors60 (19.4%)
Graduate Degree74 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 19.4%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors19.4%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.2%Renter: 5.9%Tenure
Owner94.2%
Renter5.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,875 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$147,900 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units231
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Ames, OK

Ames is a city in Oklahoma, located in Major County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 449 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.3 years.

Economically, Ames is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,875 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ames is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,900, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ames is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.53%).

Ames, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Ames
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73718 449 $71,875 $147,900 5.2% 43.2% 94.2%