City

Nowata, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nowata County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,592Population
💰$51,346Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$119,300Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.5%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 12.9%Race
White64.5%
Hispanic3.8%
Black1.9%
Asian0.9%
Other12.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate1,364 (38.2%)
Some College540 (15.1%)
Associates587 (16.4%)
Bachelors398 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree646 (18.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College15.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,346 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$119,300 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units2,589
Vacant Units389

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Nowata, OK

Nowata is a city in Oklahoma, located in Nowata County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,592 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Nowata is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,346 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Nowata is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nowata is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nowata
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74048 5,592 $51,346 $119,300 $753 6.4% 29.2% 69.1%