County

Jefferson County, OK

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,830Population
💰$50,743Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$81,573Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.9%Hispanic: 10%Black: 2.1%Asian: 1.4%Other: 8%Race
White76.9%
Hispanic10.0%
Black2.1%
Asian1.4%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,432 (40.4%)
Some College528 (14.9%)
Associates759 (21.4%)
Bachelors148 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree656 (18.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 21.4%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 18.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College14.9%
Associates21.4%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate18.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.6%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,743 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$81,573 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$564/mo
Total Housing Units3,006
Vacant Units614

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Jefferson County, OK

Jefferson County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,830 residents. With a median age of 42.59, it is a middle-aged county.

Jefferson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,742 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 22.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Jefferson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $81,573 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $563. Homeownership rates are high at 74.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jefferson County are primarily White (76.88%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Jefferson County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 7 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 Jefferson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
73520 Addington 102 $41,750 $78,800 $575 0.0% 15.2%
73456 Ringling 1,659 $50,043 $102,300 $510 4.6% 24.8%
73565 Ryan 886 $51,250 $61,700 $542 5.2% 16.3%
73569 Terral 406 $42,000 $59,500 $435 4.6% 17.8%
73573 Waurika 2,356 $52,941 $78,800 $631 4.1% 24.6%

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