ZIP Code 73096
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Weatherford · Custer County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 13,037
- Median income
- $59,138
- Median home value
- $248,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.9%
- Land area
- 517.3 sq mi
25/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.7
Chicago
ZIP code 73096 in Weatherford, Oklahoma has a population of 13,037. The median household income is $59,138, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $248,600, 11% below the US average. 41.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73096 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 517.3 square miles in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 13,037 residents, producing a population density of 25 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 73096 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73096 sits at $59,138 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $34,501. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $248,600 (59% above the state average) with median rent at $808 per month, and 48.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73096 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 73096
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73096.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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, 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 73096, Weatherford, 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
13,037
Population
517.3
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73096?
28.7
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
3.3%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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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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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