Waurika, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73573
Jefferson County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,551
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,318
- Median income Below-median income area
- $78,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waurika pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73573 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73573 covers 554.6 square miles in Waurika, Jefferson County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,551 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73573 reports a modest median household income of $49,318 (21% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,518. The poverty rate is 25.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $78,500 (50% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $681; owner occupancy is 63.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Jefferson County, so 73573 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 73573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waurika, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73573.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,551
Population
554.6
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73573?
41.5
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
5.2%
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?
$49,318
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,518
Per Capita Income
25.1%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73573 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Waurika, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,318 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,201housing units
1,201
Total Housing Units
980
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$78,500
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 73573 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73573
Waurika (73573)
2,551 residents
- 73565
Ryan (73565)
1,092 residents
- 73520 149
Addington (73520)
149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73573 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73565
Ryan (73565)
$53,459 median income
- 73573
Waurika (73573)
$49,318 median income
- 73520
Addington (73520)
$40,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73573 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73573, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,551 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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