City

Porum, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Muskogee County  ·  Oklahoma

👥2,717Population
💰$49,722Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$110,200Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 9.4%Race
White72.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.2%)
HS Graduate607 (39.4%)
Some College222 (14.4%)
Associates224 (14.5%)
Bachelors190 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree281 (18.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.4%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 18.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.4%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate18.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,722 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$110,200 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units1,865
Vacant Units743

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Porum, OK

Porum is a city in Oklahoma, located in Muskogee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,717 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Porum is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,722 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Porum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Porum is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.58%).

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

ZIP Codes in Porum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74455 2,717 $49,722 $110,200 $713 6.1% 30.5% 84.1%