City

Jay, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Delaware County  ·  Oklahoma

👥8,244Population
💰$48,974Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51.8%Hispanic: 5.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 2.7%Other: 12.4%Race
White51.8%
Hispanic5.9%
Black0.1%
Asian2.7%
Other12.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma189 (4.1%)
HS Graduate1,805 (39.3%)
Some College731 (15.9%)
Associates777 (16.9%)
Bachelors329 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree765 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,974 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units3,745
Vacant Units900

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Jay, OK

Jay is a city in Oklahoma, located in Delaware County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,244 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Jay is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,974 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Jay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jay is less-educated. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (51.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74346 8,244 $48,974 $124,700 $792 6.5% 23.8% 70.4%