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Wapanucka, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73461

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

795
5/sq mi
$49,464
Median income
$114,100
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73461 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73461 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wapanucka, Johnston County, Oklahoma, home to just 795 residents across 155.9 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73461 reports a modest median household income of $49,464 (21% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,756. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $114,100 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $704 per month, and 74.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73461, plus 6 more within Johnston County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 73461, Wapanucka, 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

795

Population

155.9

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73461?

36.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$49,464

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$24,756

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

35.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73461 ranks nationally

Wapanucka, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,464 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

What does housing look like?

368

Total Housing Units

275

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

2.58

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.2%
Renter 25.8%

$114,100

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$704

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 73461, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $240,000.

4

Businesses

14

Employees

$240K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 73461 vs 74530 →

ZIP 73461 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 73461 ranks #3 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 73461 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 73461 ranks #4 of 5 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
74530 Bromide, OK 214 5.6 mi
73432 Coleman, OK 974 7.2 mi
74535 Clarita, OK 126 8.5 mi
73450 Milburn, OK 1,248 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Johnston County

73460 standard
Tishomingo, OK
Pop: 4,747
73450 standard
Milburn, OK
Pop: 1,248
73447 standard
Mannsville, OK
Pop: 1,205
73432 standard
Coleman, OK
Pop: 974
74856 standard
Mill Creek, OK
Pop: 782
73455 standard
Ravia, OK
Pop: 673

Related Areas

Johnston County Wapanucka, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73461 in? ▼
ZIP code 73461 (Wapanucka) is located in Johnston County, Oklahoma. Johnston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnston-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73461? ▼
ZIP code 73461 in Wapanucka, OK has a population of 795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73461? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73461 is $49,464, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73461? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73461 is $114,100, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73461? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73461 is White at 66.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73461? ▼
ZIP code 73461 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73461? ▼
In ZIP code 73461, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 73461? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73461 is 35.5 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 73461? ▼
In ZIP code 73461, approximately 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73461? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73461 is 27.6% 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.