City

Welch, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Craig County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,729Population
💰$56,012Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$137,000Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1%Other: 9.4%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.0%
Other9.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty12.0% ▲ 20% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate484 (43.5%)
Some College104 (9.3%)
Associates220 (19.8%)
Bachelors147 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree158 (14.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
HS Grad43.5%
Some College9.3%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,012 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$137,000 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$675/mo
Total Housing Units742
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Welch, OK

Welch is a city in Oklahoma, located in Craig County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,729 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Welch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,012 is below the national average. Approximately 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Welch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $675 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Welch is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Welch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74369 1,729 $56,012 $137,000 $675 5.1% 27.4% 74.3%