City

Wetumka, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Hughes County  ·  Oklahoma

👥2,339Population
💰$41,979Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$84,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 47.2%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 1.3%Other: 6.8%Race
White47.2%
Hispanic4.5%
Black1.3%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma28 (2%)
HS Graduate641 (45.9%)
Some College143 (10.2%)
Associates266 (19%)
Bachelors120 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree199 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 45.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad45.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.5%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,979 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$84,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$555/mo
Total Housing Units1,125
Vacant Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Wetumka, OK

Wetumka is a city in Oklahoma, located in Hughes County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,339 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.2 years.

Economically, Wetumka is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,979 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wetumka is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $555 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wetumka is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wetumka
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74883 2,339 $41,979 $84,900 $555 8.0% 22.8% 71.6%