City

Wellston, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,273Population
💰$57,827Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$127,100Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓20.4%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 5.1%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.1%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads20.4% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,539 (43.8%)
Some College446 (12.7%)
Associates757 (21.5%)
Bachelors203 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree514 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College12.7%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,827 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$127,100 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units2,224
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Wellston, OK

Wellston is a city in Oklahoma, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,273 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Wellston is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,827 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wellston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $716 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellston is less-educated. 20.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.56%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74881 5,273 $57,827 $127,100 $716 2.0% 20.4% 84.0%