Ratliff City, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73481
Carter County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 978
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $63,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $104,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ratliff City pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73481 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73481 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ratliff City, Carter County, Oklahoma, home to just 978 residents across 195.6 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73481 reports a modest median household income of $63,250 (1% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,962. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,400 (33% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $783; owner occupancy is 92.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carter County, so 73481 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 73481
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ratliff City, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73481.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 73481, Ratliff City, 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
978
Population
195.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73481?
45.3
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$63,250
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$39,962
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73481 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Ratliff City, 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)
$63,250 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
392housing units
392
Total Housing Units
309
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,400
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$783
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 73481, employing approximately 485 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,770,000.
57
Businesses
485
Employees
$33.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 15 | 26.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 5.3% |
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 73481 vs 73425 →
ZIP 73481 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73438
Healdton (73438)
3,708 residents
- 73481 978
Ratliff City (73481)
978 residents
- 73491 721
Velma (73491)
721 residents
- 73442 428
Loco (73442)
428 residents
- 73487 232
Tatums (73487)
232 residents
- 73437 107
Graham (73437)
107 residents
- 73425 84
Countyline (73425)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73481 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73481 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73491
Velma (73491)
$83,750 median income
- 73481
Ratliff City (73481)
$63,250 median income
- 73442
Loco (73442)
$52,292 median income
- 73438
Healdton (73438)
$50,286 median income
- 73425
Countyline (73425)
$35,637 median income
- 73437
Graham (73437)
$35,227 median income
- 73487 $31,250
Tatums (73487)
$31,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73481 ranks #2 of 7 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 73481, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 73481 in?
ZIP code 73481 (Ratliff City) 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 73481?
ZIP code 73481 in Ratliff City, OK has a population of 978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73481?
The median household income in ZIP 73481 is $63,250, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73481?
The median home value in ZIP 73481 is $104,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73481 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73481?
ZIP code 73481 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 485 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73481?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73481 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (15), Wholesale trade (8), Transportation and warehousing (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73481?
In ZIP code 73481, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 73481?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73481 is 24.1 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 73481?
In ZIP code 73481, approximately 92.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73481 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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