City

Delaware, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nowata County  ·  Oklahoma

👥848Population
💰$42,344Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$126,600Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓17.8%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.1%Other: 19.7%Race
White63.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.1%
Other19.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads17.8% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate264 (46.9%)
Some College75 (13.3%)
Associates124 (22%)
Bachelors23 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree77 (13.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.9%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 22%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
HS Grad46.9%
Some College13.3%
Associates22.0%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,344 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$126,600 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$697/mo
Total Housing Units402
Vacant Units60

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Delaware, OK

Delaware is a city in Oklahoma, located in Nowata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 848 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Delaware is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,344 is below the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Delaware is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $697 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delaware is less-educated. 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (63.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delaware
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74027 848 $42,344 $126,600 $697 4.2% 17.8% 74.3%