ZIP Code 73086

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Sulphur · Murray County · Oklahoma

Population
8,345

18/sq mi

Median income
$70,471

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$159,000

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 29% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 42.4

Land area
461.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 73086 in Sulphur, Oklahoma has a population of 8,345. The median household income is $70,471, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $159,000, 43% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73086 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 461.0 square miles in Sulphur, Murray County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 8,345 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73086 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73086 sits at $70,471 (13% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $36,839. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $159,000 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73086 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Murray County, so you can benchmark 73086 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 73086

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73086.

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What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73086, Sulphur, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,345

Population

461.0

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73086?

42.4

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%

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?

$70,471

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$36,839

Per Capita Income

11.9%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,277

Total Housing Units

3,040

Occupied Units

1,237

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.1%
Renter 23.9%

$159,000

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$936

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 171 business establishments in ZIP 73086, employing approximately 2,227 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,318,000.

171

Businesses

2,227

Employees

$96.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 29 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 24 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 21 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 19 11.1%
Finance and insurance 16 9.4%
Construction 14 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 10 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 4.1%
Manufacturing 6 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.9%
Wholesale trade 4 2.3%
Information 3 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.8%

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 73086 vs 73032 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73032 Dougherty, OK 222 7.5 mi
74856 Mill Creek, OK 782 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73086 in?
ZIP code 73086 (Sulphur) is located in Murray County, Oklahoma. Murray County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/murray-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73086?
ZIP code 73086 in Sulphur, OK has a population of 8,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73086?
The median household income in ZIP 73086 is $70,471, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73086?
The median home value in ZIP 73086 is $159,000, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73086?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73086 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73086?
ZIP code 73086 has 171 business establishments employing approximately 2,227 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73086?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73086 are: Retail trade (29), Other services (except public administration) (24), Accommodation and food services (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73086?
In ZIP code 73086, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73086?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73086 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73086?
In ZIP code 73086, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73086?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73086 is 11.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Sulphur, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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