Altus, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73521
Jackson County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,636
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,887
- Median income Below-median income area
- $160,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Altus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73521 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73521 (Altus, OK) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 216.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73521 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma, with 21,636 residents across 475.5 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73521 reports a modest median household income of $60,887 (3% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,970. The poverty rate is 16.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $160,600 (3% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $861; 56.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 12 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 73521 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 73521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Altus, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73521.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
42 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 73521, Altus, 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
21,636
Population
475.5
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73521?
34.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
6.7%
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?
$60,887
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$32,970
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
11.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73521 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Altus, 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)
$60,887 Top 44% higher than 56% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,963housing units
9,963
Total Housing Units
8,098
Occupied Units
1,865
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$160,600
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$861
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
217
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+117%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73521 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 157 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 166 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 191 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 202 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 217 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 435 business establishments in ZIP 73521, employing approximately 5,454 people with a combined annual payroll of $222,742,000.
435
Businesses
5,454
Employees
$222.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 90 | 20.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 51 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 29 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Information | 10 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 73521 vs 73556 →
ZIP 73521 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73521
Altus (73521)
21,636 residents
- 73560 829
Olustee (73560)
829 residents
- 73556 166
Martha (73556)
166 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73521 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73521 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73556
Martha (73556)
$64,375 median income
- 73560
Olustee (73560)
$63,226 median income
- 73521
Altus (73521)
$60,887 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73521 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 73521, 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 (21,636 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 73521 in?
ZIP code 73521 (Altus) is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73521?
ZIP code 73521 in Altus, OK has a population of 21,636 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73521?
The median household income in ZIP 73521 is $60,887, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73521?
The median home value in ZIP 73521 is $160,600, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73521?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73521 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73521?
ZIP code 73521 has 435 business establishments employing approximately 5,454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73521?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73521 are: Retail trade (90), Accommodation and food services (51), Other services (except public administration) (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73521?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73521 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73521?
In ZIP code 73521, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 73521?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73521 is 11.7 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 73521?
In ZIP code 73521, approximately 56.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73521?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73521 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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