City

Welling, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,499Population
💰$45,511Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$119,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 14.7%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.2%
Asian1.5%
Other14.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty24.6% ▲ 146% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate402 (42.5%)
Some College127 (13.4%)
Associates210 (22.2%)
Bachelors44 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree159 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 22.2%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College13.4%
Associates22.2%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.3%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,511 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$119,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$680/mo
Total Housing Units688
Vacant Units129

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
61%
About Welling, OK

Welling is a city in Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,499 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Welling is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,511 is below the national average. Approximately 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Welling is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $680 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Welling is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Welling
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74471 1,499 $45,511 $119,800 $680 0.9% 21.5% 83.7%