ZIP Code 73461

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Wapanucka · Johnston County · Oklahoma

Population
795

5/sq mi

Median income
$49,464

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$114,100

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.1%

Median age 36.8

Land area
155.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 73461 in Wapanucka, Oklahoma has a population of 795. The median household income is $49,464, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $114,100, 59% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73461 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 155.9 square miles in Wapanucka, Johnston County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 795 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 73461 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73461 sits at $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, a direct signal of whether 73461 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Johnston County, so you can benchmark 73461 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 73461, Wapanucka, 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

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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Wapanucka, OK

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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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