County

Woods County, OK

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥8,555Population
💰$50,118Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$143,562Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 2.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic7.5%
Black2.9%
Asian0.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
17%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma115 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,486 (31.2%)
Some College717 (15.1%)
Associates630 (13.2%)
Bachelors231 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree1,585 (33.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College15.1%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,118 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$143,562 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units4,441
Vacant Units982

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Woods County, OK

Woods County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,555 residents. With a median age of 31.88, it is a relatively young county.

Woods County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,118 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Woods County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $143,562 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $807. Homeownership rates are high at 62.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Woods County are primarily White (82.29%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Woods County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 5 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 Woods County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
73717 Alva 6,800 $45,972 $142,500 $808 7.5% 40.9%
73731 Dacoma 103 $51,667 $85,000 0.0% 40.4%
73842 Freedom 381 $65,625 $208,300 $983 1.3% 24.3%
73860 Waynoka 1,259 $67,692 $134,500 $752 4.5% 30.0%