County

Payne County, OK

10 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥83,463Population
💰$48,720Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂29.3Median Age
🏠$212,673Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓48.5%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 3.7%Asian: 4.8%Other: 7.6%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic6.5%
Black3.7%
Asian4.8%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
27%
25–44
24%
45–64
17%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.3 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.26
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads48.5% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma534 (1.3%)
HS Graduate10,803 (26.5%)
Some College5,353 (13.1%)
Associates5,174 (12.7%)
Bachelors3,382 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree15,557 (38.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 38.1%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College13.1%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate38.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.3%Renter: 48.7%Tenure
Owner51.3%
Renter48.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,720 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$212,672 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units37,277
Vacant Units4,514

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Payne County, OK

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 Codes in Payne County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%