City

Elgin, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Comanche County  ·  Oklahoma

👥6,923Population
💰$83,873Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$268,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.8%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71%Hispanic: 13.2%Black: 1.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 7.7%Race
White71.0%
Hispanic13.2%
Black1.7%
Asian1.3%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads41.8% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.6%)
HS Graduate916 (23.6%)
Some College601 (15.5%)
Associates718 (18.5%)
Bachelors306 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree1,316 (33.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,873 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$268,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,143/mo
Total Housing Units2,496
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
72%
About Elgin, OK

Elgin is a city in Oklahoma, located in Comanche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,923 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Elgin is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,873 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elgin is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $268,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,143 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elgin is well-educated. 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.98%).

Elgin, OK offers residents above-average earning potential within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Elgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73538 6,923 $83,873 $268,900 $1,143 4.2% 41.8% 81.4%