City

Watonga, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Blaine County  ·  Oklahoma

👥3,440Population
💰$55,125Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$138,100Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.8% Female 36.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.5%Hispanic: 18.3%Black: 9.3%Other: 8.1%Race
White56.5%
Hispanic18.3%
Black9.3%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (0.6%)
HS Graduate673 (31.2%)
Some College626 (29%)
Associates368 (17.1%)
Bachelors174 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree300 (13.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 29%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 13.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College29.0%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate13.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.5%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,125 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$138,100 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units1,586
Vacant Units430

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Watonga, OK

Watonga is a city in Oklahoma, located in Blaine County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,440 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Watonga is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,125 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Watonga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Watonga is less-educated. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Watonga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73772 3,440 $55,125 $138,100 $821 10.1% 22.0% 66.5%