Mead, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73449
Bryan County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,987
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,338
- Median income Below-median income area
- $143,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mead 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
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73449 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73449 covers 97.3 square miles in Mead, Bryan County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,987 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73449 reports a modest median household income of $52,338 (16% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,096. Economic pressure is pronounced: 23.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.3%. Median home value is $143,700 (8% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $870; 76.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bryan County, so 73449 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 73449
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mead, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73449.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 73449, Mead, 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
2,987
Population
97.3
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73449?
51.7
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.4%
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?
$52,338
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$32,096
Per Capita Income
23.0%
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73449 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Mead, 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)
$52,338 31st percentile higher than 31% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,745housing units
1,745
Total Housing Units
1,355
Occupied Units
390
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$143,700
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$870
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 73449, employing approximately 374 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,737,000.
34
Businesses
374
Employees
$19.7M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 26.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 14.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.8% |
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 73449 vs 74753 →
ZIP 73449 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74730
Calera (74730)
4,259 residents
- 73449
Mead (73449)
2,987 residents
- 74731
Cartwright (74731)
1,747 residents
- 74753 52
Platter (74753)
52 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73449 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73449 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74730
Calera (74730)
$68,177 median income
- 74731
Cartwright (74731)
$54,286 median income
- 73449
Mead (73449)
$52,338 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73449 ranks #3 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 73449, 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 (2,987 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 73449 in?
ZIP code 73449 (Mead) is located in Bryan County, Oklahoma. Bryan County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bryan-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73449?
ZIP code 73449 in Mead, OK has a population of 2,987 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73449?
The median household income in ZIP 73449 is $52,338, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73449?
The median home value in ZIP 73449 is $143,700, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73449?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73449 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73449?
ZIP code 73449 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73449?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73449 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (7), Construction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73449?
In ZIP code 73449, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 73449?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73449 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73449?
In ZIP code 73449, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73449?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73449 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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