City

Velma, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Stephens County  ·  Oklahoma

👥763Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$110,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.1%Hispanic: 6.4%Other: 8.9%Race
White77.1%
Hispanic6.4%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty24.5% ▲ 145% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1%)
HS Graduate268 (53.5%)
Some College54 (10.8%)
Associates86 (17.2%)
Bachelors17 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree71 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 53.5%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad53.5%
Some College10.8%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.2%Renter: 22.8%Tenure
Owner77.2%
Renter22.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$110,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$940/mo
Total Housing Units354
Vacant Units42

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Velma, OK

Velma is a city in Oklahoma, located in Stephens County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 763 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Velma is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Velma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $940 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Velma is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.06%).

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

ZIP Codes in Velma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73491 763 $58,750 $110,000 $940 7.3% 17.6% 77.2%