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Loco, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73442

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

428
2/sq mi
$52,292
Median income
$133,900
Median home value
21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Loco pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73442 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loco, Stephens County, Oklahoma, home to just 428 residents across 203.8 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73442 reports a modest median household income of $52,292 (16% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,455. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $133,900 (14% below the state average), median rent at $767 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is -. To put 73442 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Stephens County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 73442, Loco, 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

428

Population

203.8

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73442?

55.4

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 85.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$52,292

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$28,455

Per Capita Income

13.5%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73442 ranks nationally

Loco, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,292 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 75.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

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

What does housing look like?

158

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$133,900

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$767

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 73442, employing approximately 27 people with a combined annual payroll of $677,000.

10

Businesses

27

Employees

$677K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 40.0%

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 73442 vs 73425 →

ZIP 73442 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 73442 ranks #2 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 73442 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 73442 ranks #2 of 3 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
73425 Countyline, OK 84 11.0 mi
73481 Ratliff City, OK 978 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stephens County

73533 standard
Duncan, OK
Pop: 28,434
73055 standard
Marlow, OK
Pop: 9,942
73529 standard
Comanche, OK
Pop: 5,344
73491 standard
Velma, OK
Pop: 721
73434 standard
Foster, OK
Pop: 699

Related Areas

Stephens County Loco, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73442 in? ▼
ZIP code 73442 (Loco) is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Stephens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephens-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73442? ▼
ZIP code 73442 in Loco, OK has a population of 428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73442 is $52,292, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73442 is $133,900, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73442 is White at 85.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73442? ▼
ZIP code 73442 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 27 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73442? ▼
In ZIP code 73442, 75.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 73442? ▼
In ZIP code 73442, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73442 is 13.5% 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.