PlainZIP

Frederick, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73542

Tillman County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,659
5/sq mi
$49,734
Median income
$96,300
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Frederick pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73542 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73542 covers 862.8 square miles in Frederick, Tillman County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,659 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73542 reports a modest median household income of $49,734 (21% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,762. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. Housing costs here run $96,300 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $762 a month; 70.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 73542 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Tillman 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 73542

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Frederick, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73542.

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 73542, Frederick, 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

4,659

Population

862.8

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 73542?

38.5

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%

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?

$49,734

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$26,762

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73542 ranks nationally

Frederick, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,734 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,236

Total Housing Units

1,535

Occupied Units

701

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$96,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$762

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 73542, employing approximately 694 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,284,000.

76

Businesses

694

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 13 17.1%
Finance and insurance 10 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 10 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.8%
Wholesale trade 5 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 6.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 5.3%
Construction 3 4.0%

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 73542 vs 73555 →

ZIP 73542 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 73542 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 Code City Population Distance
73555 Manitou, OK 214 6.9 mi
73551 Hollister, OK 65 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tillman County

73546 standard
Grandfield, OK
Pop: 1,232
73570 standard
Tipton, OK
Pop: 1,128
73530 standard
Davidson, OK
Pop: 442
73555 standard
Manitou, OK
Pop: 214
73551 standard
Hollister, OK
Pop: 65
73553 standard
Loveland, OK
Pop: 46

Related Areas

Tillman County Frederick, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73542 in? ▼
ZIP code 73542 (Frederick) is located in Tillman County, Oklahoma. Tillman County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tillman-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73542? ▼
ZIP code 73542 in Frederick, OK has a population of 4,659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73542? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73542 is $49,734, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73542? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73542 is $96,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73542? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73542 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73542? ▼
ZIP code 73542 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 694 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73542? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73542 are: Retail trade (13), Finance and insurance (10), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73542? ▼
In ZIP code 73542, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 73542? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73542 is 22.7 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 73542? ▼
In ZIP code 73542, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73542? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73542 is 23.0% 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.