ZIP Code 73573

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Waurika · Jefferson County · Oklahoma

Population
2,551

5/sq mi

Median income
$49,318

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$78,500

▼ 72% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 41.5

Land area
554.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 73573 in Waurika, Oklahoma has a population of 2,551. The median household income is $49,318, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $78,500, 72% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73573 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 554.6 square miles in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 2,551 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 73573 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73573 sits at $49,318 (21% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,518. The poverty rate stands at 25.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $78,500 (50% below the state average) with median rent at $681 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73573 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 73573 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 73573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73573.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73573, Waurika, 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

2,551

Population

554.6

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73573?

41.5

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$49,318

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$25,518

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,201

Total Housing Units

980

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$78,500

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$681

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 73573, employing approximately 567 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,032,000.

41

Businesses

567

Employees

$24.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 17.1%
Finance and insurance 6 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%

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 73573 vs 73520 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73520 Addington, OK 149 6.2 mi
73565 Ryan, OK 1,092 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73573 in?
ZIP code 73573 (Waurika) is located in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73573?
ZIP code 73573 in Waurika, OK has a population of 2,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73573?
The median household income in ZIP 73573 is $49,318, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73573?
The median home value in ZIP 73573 is $78,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73573 is White at 80.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73573?
ZIP code 73573 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 567 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73573 are: Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73573?
In ZIP code 73573, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 73573?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73573 is 26.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73573?
In ZIP code 73573, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73573 is 25.1% 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 Waurika, OK

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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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