City

Carmen, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Alfalfa County  ·  Oklahoma

👥445Population
💰$57,188Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$52,600Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 41% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 5.8%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
29%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty31.2% ▲ 212% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 41% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.5%)
HS Graduate118 (43.5%)
Some College31 (11.4%)
Associates40 (14.8%)
Bachelors14 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree64 (23.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 23.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate23.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.9%Renter: 29.1%Tenure
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,188 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$52,600 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units233
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
64%
About Carmen, OK

Carmen is a city in Oklahoma, located in Alfalfa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 445 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Carmen is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,188 is below the national average. Approximately 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Carmen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carmen is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carmen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73726 445 $57,188 $52,600 $645 2.9% 28.8% 70.9%