City

Yale, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Payne County  ·  Oklahoma

👥2,391Population
💰$41,111Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$172,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.8%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic8.0%
Asian0.3%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty24.1% ▲ 141% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma32 (2%)
HS Graduate878 (54%)
Some College212 (13%)
Associates218 (13.4%)
Bachelors84 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree202 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 54%Some College: 13%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad54.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,111 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$172,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$819/mo
Total Housing Units1,197
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Yale, OK

Yale is a city in Oklahoma, located in Payne County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,391 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Yale is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,111 is below the national average. Approximately 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Yale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $819 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yale is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74085 2,391 $41,111 $172,600 $819 4.8% 17.6% 76.4%