City

Wilburton, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Latimer County  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,721Population
💰$41,429Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$94,200Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 80% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 8.8%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.5%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 80% above avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,433 (44.8%)
Some College397 (12.4%)
Associates419 (13.1%)
Bachelors640 (20%)
Graduate Degree288 (9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 44.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 20%Graduate: 9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad44.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors20.0%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,429 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$94,200 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$748/mo
Total Housing Units2,750
Vacant Units480

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Wilburton, OK

Wilburton is a city in Oklahoma, located in Latimer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,721 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Wilburton is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,429 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Wilburton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $748 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilburton is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilburton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74578 5,721 $41,429 $94,200 $748 8.8% 29.0% 67.4%