City

Chelsea, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Rogers County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,787Population
💰$59,701Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$114,700Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 152% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.4%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.8%Other: 11.7%Race
White64.4%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.1%
Asian0.8%
Other11.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 152% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,454 (41.8%)
Some College651 (18.7%)
Associates568 (16.3%)
Bachelors286 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree512 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College18.7%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,701 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$114,700 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units2,692
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Chelsea, OK

Chelsea is a city in Oklahoma, located in Rogers County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,787 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Chelsea is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,701 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chelsea is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $114,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $779 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chelsea is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Chelsea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74016 5,787 $59,701 $114,700 $779 12.3% 23.0% 70.3%