City

Thomas, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Custer County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,596Population
💰$60,268Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 9%Black: 0.4%Other: 6.4%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic9.0%
Black0.4%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
27%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate243 (28.1%)
Some College124 (14.3%)
Associates158 (18.2%)
Bachelors125 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree213 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 28.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 18.2%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad28.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates18.2%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,268 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units621
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Thomas, OK

Thomas is a city in Oklahoma, located in Custer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,596 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Thomas is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,268 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Thomas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thomas is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thomas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73669 1,596 $60,268 $147,300 $696 5.4% 39.0% 80.4%