City

Cushing, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Payne County  ·  Oklahoma

👥12,097Population
💰$48,859Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$134,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.6%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 2.8%Other: 7.9%Race
White73.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Black2.8%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma102 (1.4%)
HS Graduate3,369 (45.6%)
Some College1,241 (16.8%)
Associates949 (12.9%)
Bachelors429 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree1,292 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 45.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad45.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.4%Renter: 38.6%Tenure
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,859 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$134,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$759/mo
Total Housing Units5,474
Vacant Units803

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
61%
About Cushing, OK

Cushing is a city in Oklahoma, located in Payne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,097 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Cushing is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,859 is below the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cushing is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $759 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cushing is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.64%).

Cushing, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Cushing
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74023 12,097 $48,859 $134,700 $759 4.7% 23.3% 61.4%