PlainZIP

Colony, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73021

Washita County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

352
2/sq mi
$50,179
Median income
$223,800
Median home value
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colony pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73021 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colony, Washita County, Oklahoma, home to just 352 residents across 167.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73021 reports a modest median household income of $50,179 (20% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $34,631. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. The typical home here is valued at $223,800 (43% above the state average); renters pay a median of $736 monthly, and 70.3% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73021, plus 6 more within Washita County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73021, Colony, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

352

Population

167.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73021?

52.8

Median Age

60.2%

Male

39.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,179

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,631

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73021 ranks nationally

Colony, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,179 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

148

Total Housing Units

111

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.3%
Renter 29.7%

$223,800

Median Home Value

+43% vs state

$736

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 73021, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,957,000.

8

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 50.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 73021 vs 73033 →

ZIP 73021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73021 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 73021 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
73033 Eakly, OK 387 6.8 mi
73024 Corn, OK 637 7.7 mi
73048 Hydro, OK 2,020 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washita County

73632 standard
Cordell, OK
Pop: 3,433
73624 standard
Burns Flat, OK
Pop: 2,142
73664 standard
Sentinel, OK
Pop: 1,184
73626 standard
Canute, OK
Pop: 1,136
73641 standard
Dill City, OK
Pop: 762
73024 standard
Corn, OK
Pop: 637

Related Areas

Washita County Colony, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73021 in? ▼
ZIP code 73021 (Colony) is located in Washita County, Oklahoma. Washita County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washita-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73021? ▼
ZIP code 73021 in Colony, OK has a population of 352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73021 is $50,179, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73021 is $223,800, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73021 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73021? ▼
ZIP code 73021 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73021? ▼
In ZIP code 73021, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73021? ▼
In ZIP code 73021, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73021 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.