PlainZIP

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
$60,887
Median income
$160,600
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Altus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

31th 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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,970. Local economic indicators show a 16.1% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $160,600 (3% above the state average), median rent at $861 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.5%.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Jackson County, letting you compare 73521 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 73521?

34.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 70.4%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%

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

How ZIP 73521 ranks nationally

Altus, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,887 31st percentile higher than 31% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

Owner 56.5%
Renter 43.5%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73521 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73521 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 73521 ranks #3 of 3 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
73556 Martha, OK 166 7.3 mi
73560 Olustee, OK 829 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

73526 standard
Blair, OK
Pop: 2,133
73560 standard
Olustee, OK
Pop: 829
73537 standard
Eldorado, OK
Pop: 643
73532 standard
Duke, OK
Pop: 600
73549 standard
Headrick, OK
Pop: 296
73539 standard
Elmer, OK
Pop: 218

Related Areas

Jackson County Altus, OK Oklahoma

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.

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