City

Tatums, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Oklahoma

👥178Population
💰$32,083Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$72,800Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.6%Black: 79.2%Other: 10.1%Race
White9.6%
Black79.2%
Other10.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
13%
18–24
17%
25–44
18%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate64 (55.7%)
Some College6 (5.2%)
Associates24 (20.9%)
Bachelors17 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree4 (3.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.7%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 3.5%Edu
HS Grad55.7%
Some College5.2%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate3.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,083 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$72,800 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units87
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
50%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
52%
About Tatums, OK

Tatums is a city in Oklahoma, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 178 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.2 years.

Economically, Tatums is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,083 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tatums is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tatums is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Black (79.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tatums
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73487 178 $32,083 $72,800 $742 4.0% 18.3% 73.8%