PlainZIP

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
$63,250
Median income
$104,400
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $39,962. Local economic indicators show a 13.7% poverty rate alongside 2.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $104,400 (33% below the state average); renters pay a median of $783 monthly, and 92.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 73481 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Carter County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 73481?

45.3

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$39,962

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73481 ranks nationally

Ratliff City, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,250 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

392

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

83

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.6%
Renter 7.4%

$104,400

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73481 ranks #2 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 73481 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 73481 ranks #2 of 7 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
73425 Countyline, OK 84 2.2 mi
73487 Tatums, OK 232 5.2 mi
73491 Velma, OK 721 7.9 mi
73438 Healdton, OK 3,708 10.4 mi
73437 Graham, OK 107 7.9 mi
73442 Loco, OK 428 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carter County

73401 standard
Ardmore, OK
Pop: 34,927
73438 standard
Healdton, OK
Pop: 3,708
73443 standard
Lone Grove, OK
Pop: 3,585
73463 standard
Wilson, OK
Pop: 3,501
73458 standard
Springer, OK
Pop: 952
73487 standard
Tatums, OK
Pop: 232

Related Areas

Carter County Ratliff City, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.