Lone Grove, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73443
Carter County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,585
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,906
- Median income Below-median income area
- $184,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lone Grove pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73443 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73443 covers 136.3 square miles in Lone Grove, Carter County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,585 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73443 reports a modest median household income of $58,906 (6% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,327. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $184,500 (18% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $899.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carter County, so 73443 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 73443
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lone Grove, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73443.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73443, Lone Grove, 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
3,585
Population
136.3
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73443?
34.4
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
1.2%
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?
$58,906
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$30,327
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73443 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Lone Grove, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$58,906 Top 50% higher than 50% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,371housing units
1,371
Total Housing Units
1,251
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,500
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$899
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 73443, employing approximately 439 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,963,000.
63
Businesses
439
Employees
$17.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 27.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 73443 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73443
Lone Grove (73443)
3,585 residents
- 73463
Wilson (73463)
3,501 residents
- 73453 661
Overbrook (73453)
661 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73443 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73443 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73453
Overbrook (73453)
$92,917 median income
- 73443
Lone Grove (73443)
$58,906 median income
- 73463
Wilson (73463)
$55,833 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73443 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73443, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,585 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 73443 in?
ZIP code 73443 (Lone Grove) is located in Carter County, Oklahoma. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73443?
ZIP code 73443 in Lone Grove, OK has a population of 3,585 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73443?
The median household income in ZIP 73443 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73443?
The median home value in ZIP 73443 is $184,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73443?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73443 is White at 69.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73443?
ZIP code 73443 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73443?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73443 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (8), Accommodation and food services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73443?
In ZIP code 73443, 49.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% 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 73443?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73443 is 22.4 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 73443?
In ZIP code 73443, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73443?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73443 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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