City

Sterling, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Comanche County  ·  Oklahoma

👥766Population
💰$61,250Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$116,900Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 5%Other: 6.8%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
2%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate278 (54.7%)
Some College51 (10%)
Associates97 (19.1%)
Bachelors31 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree51 (10%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 10%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 10%Edu
HS Grad54.7%
Some College10.0%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
42%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,250 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$116,900 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units344
Vacant Units37

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Sterling, OK

Sterling is a city in Oklahoma, located in Comanche County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 766 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Sterling is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,250 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Sterling is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sterling is less-educated. 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sterling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73567 766 $61,250 $116,900 $775 0.0% 16.1% 73.6%