Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -0.26 |
| Below Poverty | 21.1% ▲ 111% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.5% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 534 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,803 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 5,353 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 5,174 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,382 (8.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,557 (38.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,720 ▼ 36% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $212,672 ▼ 24% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $907/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 37,277 |
| Vacant Units | 4,514 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Payne County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 83,463 residents. With a median age of 29.34, it is a young county.
Payne County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,719 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 21.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Payne County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $212,672 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $907.
The residents of Payne County are primarily White (74.43%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 48.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Payne County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 10 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74023 | Cushing | 12,097 | $48,859 | $134,700 | $759 | 4.7% | 23.3% |
| 74032 | Glencoe | 1,675 | $61,250 | $132,100 | $773 | 2.9% | 26.1% |
| 74059 | Perkins | 5,854 | $53,860 | $195,500 | $888 | 3.9% | 40.4% |
| 74062 | Ripley | 770 | $50,781 | $146,600 | $654 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| 74074 | Stillwater | 31,934 | $50,245 | $247,300 | $965 | 4.2% | 55.3% |
| 74075 | Stillwater | 26,693 | $45,540 | $220,900 | $933 | 4.9% | 57.9% |
| 74085 | Yale | 2,391 | $41,111 | $172,600 | $819 | 4.8% | 17.6% |