City

Tonkawa, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kay County  ·  Oklahoma

👥3,689Population
💰$58,259Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$86,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓38.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 0%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.3%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic8.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.9%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads38.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (3.8%)
HS Graduate626 (29.9%)
Some College271 (13%)
Associates317 (15.2%)
Bachelors329 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree470 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 13%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College13.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,259 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$86,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$753/mo
Total Housing Units1,625
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Tonkawa, OK

Tonkawa is a city in Oklahoma, located in Kay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,689 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Tonkawa is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,259 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tonkawa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $753 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tonkawa is moderately educated. 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tonkawa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74653 3,689 $58,259 $86,200 $753 5.8% 38.2% 72.5%