City

Panama, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Le Flore County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,559Population
💰$50,813Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$124,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 17.4%Race
White65.0%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.2%
Asian0.6%
Other17.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
16%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty27.7% ▲ 177% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.5%)
HS Graduate511 (60.4%)
Some College96 (11.3%)
Associates114 (13.5%)
Bachelors56 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree65 (7.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 60.4%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad60.4%
Some College11.3%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,813 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$124,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$816/mo
Total Housing Units745
Vacant Units116

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Panama, OK

Panama is a city in Oklahoma, located in Le Flore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,559 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Panama is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,813 is below the national average. Approximately 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Panama is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $816 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Panama is less-educated. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (64.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Panama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74951 1,559 $50,813 $124,800 $816 4.6% 14.3% 62.8%