City

Blackwell, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kay County  ·  Oklahoma

👥6,795Population
💰$50,969Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$77,100Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 12.3%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0%Other: 5.8%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic12.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
HS Graduate1,811 (43%)
Some College859 (20.4%)
Associates503 (11.9%)
Bachelors501 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree536 (12.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College20.4%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,969 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$77,100 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$868/mo
Total Housing Units3,569
Vacant Units930

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Blackwell, OK

Blackwell is a city in Oklahoma, located in Kay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,795 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Blackwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,969 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Blackwell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $868 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackwell is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blackwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74631 6,795 $50,969 $77,100 $868 6.3% 24.6% 65.3%