ZIP Code 73521
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Altus · Jackson County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 21,636
- Median income
- $60,887
- Median home value
- $160,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.9%
- Land area
- 475.5 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 30% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.8
Chicago
ZIP code 73521 in Altus, Oklahoma has a population of 21,636. The median household income is $60,887, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $160,600, 42% below the US average. 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73521 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 475.5 square miles in Altus, Jackson County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 21,636 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 73521 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73521 sits at $60,887 (3% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,970. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $160,600 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 56.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73521 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 12 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 73521 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 73521
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$32,970
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
11.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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