ZIP Code 73573
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Waurika · Jefferson County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 2,551
- Median income
- $49,318
- Median home value
- $78,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 554.6 sq mi
5/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
▼ 72% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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.
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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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