ZIP Code 73539

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Elmer · Jackson County · Oklahoma

Population
218

1/sq mi

Median income
$104,375

▲ 37% vs US

higher than 84% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.7%

Median age 32.7

Land area
181.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 73539 in Elmer, Oklahoma has a population of 218. The median household income is $104,375, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $110,300, 60% below the US average. 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73539 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.7 square miles in Elmer, Jackson County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 218 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 73539 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73539 sits at $104,375 (67% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $37,921. The poverty rate stands at 2.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $110,300 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73539 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 73539 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 →

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 73539, Elmer, 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

218

Population

181.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73539?

32.7

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

13.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$104,375

Median Household Income

+67% vs state

$37,921

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$110,300

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
79247 Odell, TX 64 11.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73539 in?
ZIP code 73539 (Elmer) 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 73539?
ZIP code 73539 in Elmer, OK has a population of 218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73539?
The median household income in ZIP 73539 is $104,375, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73539?
The median home value in ZIP 73539 is $110,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73539?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73539 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73539?
In ZIP code 73539, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73539?
In ZIP code 73539, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73539?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73539 is 2.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Elmer, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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