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Weatherford, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73096

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

13,037
25/sq mi
$59,138
Median income
$248,600
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Weatherford pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
25
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73096 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73096 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, home to 13,037 residents across 517.3 square miles, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73096 reports a modest median household income of $59,138 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $34,501. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Housing costs here run $248,600 for a typical home value (59% above the state average), with rent averaging $808 a month; 48.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.7, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 73096 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 →

Top industries in ZIP 73096

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Weatherford, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73096.

establishments

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73096, Weatherford, 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

13,037

Population

517.3

Area (sq mi)

25

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73096?

28.7

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$59,138

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$34,501

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73096 ranks nationally

Weatherford, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,138 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,661

Total Housing Units

5,909

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

2.27

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$248,600

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$808

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73096 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 192
2021 +2.8% 197
2022 +9.5% 216
2023 +2.1% 221
2024 +6.2% 234

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 486 business establishments in ZIP 73096, employing approximately 5,304 people with a combined annual payroll of $267,474,000.

486

Businesses

5,304

Employees

$267.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 60 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 53 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 49 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 8.6%
Construction 32 6.6%
Finance and insurance 31 6.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 27 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 20 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 3.5%
Manufacturing 16 3.3%
Wholesale trade 15 3.1%
Information 10 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Utilities 6 1.2%

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

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Related Areas

Custer County Weatherford, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73096 in? ▼
ZIP code 73096 (Weatherford) is located in Custer County, Oklahoma. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73096? ▼
ZIP code 73096 in Weatherford, OK has a population of 13,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73096? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73096 is $59,138, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73096? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73096 is $248,600, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73096? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73096 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73096? ▼
ZIP code 73096 has 486 business establishments employing approximately 5,304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73096? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73096 are: Retail trade (72), Health care and social assistance (60), Accommodation and food services (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73096? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73096 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73096? ▼
In ZIP code 73096, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 73096? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73096 is 17.4 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 73096? ▼
In ZIP code 73096, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73096? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73096 is 17.4% 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.