City

Okemah, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Okfuskee County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,824Population
💰$40,218Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$116,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 9.4%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic2.4%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,409 (41.3%)
Some College442 (13%)
Associates593 (17.4%)
Bachelors315 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree608 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 13%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College13.0%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,218 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$116,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$686/mo
Total Housing Units2,822
Vacant Units519

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Okemah, OK

Okemah is a city in Oklahoma, located in Okfuskee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,824 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Okemah is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,218 is below the national average. Approximately 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Okemah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $686 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okemah is moderately educated. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Okemah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74859 5,824 $40,218 $116,200 $686 2.6% 27.1% 64.5%