County

Ellis County, OK

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥3,797Population
💰$57,891Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$126,720Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.6%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 0.4%Asian: 1.4%Other: 4.7%Race
White82.6%
Hispanic9.6%
Black0.4%
Asian1.4%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (3.5%)
HS Graduate976 (39.5%)
Some College241 (9.8%)
Associates465 (18.8%)
Bachelors167 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree534 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad39.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,891 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$126,719 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units2,192
Vacant Units690

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Ellis County, OK

Ellis County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,797 residents. With a median age of 45.39, it is a mature county.

Ellis County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $57,890 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 12.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Ellis County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,719 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $701. Homeownership rates are high at 82.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ellis County are primarily White (82.64%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ellis County, OK is a solidly middle-class area in Oklahoma. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Ellis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
73832 Arnett 1,012 $61,250 $123,300 $586 3.3% 31.6%
73840 Fargo 464 $75,625 $108,100 $645 8.2% 10.9%
73843 Gage 896 $53,125 $116,400 $848 9.8% 23.6%
73858 Shattuck 1,425 $52,727 $141,700 $711 6.0% 34.2%