City

Perkins, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Payne County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,854Population
💰$53,860Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$195,500Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 21% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.2%Hispanic: 6.6%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White85.2%
Hispanic6.6%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 21% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.6%)
HS Graduate849 (25.9%)
Some College669 (20.4%)
Associates419 (12.8%)
Bachelors405 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree922 (28.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 20.4%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 28.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad25.9%
Some College20.4%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate28.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,860 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$195,500 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units2,642
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Perkins, OK

Perkins is a city in Oklahoma, located in Payne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,854 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Perkins is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,860 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Perkins is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $888 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perkins is well-educated. 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perkins
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74059 5,854 $53,860 $195,500 $888 3.9% 40.4% 72.4%