PlainZIP

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
$49,318
Median income
$78,500
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,518. Local economic indicators show a 25.1% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $78,500 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $681 monthly, and 63.1% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 73573 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Jefferson 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 73573

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waurika, OK

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 73573 ranks nationally

Waurika, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,318 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 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 73573 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 73573 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 73573 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

73456 standard
Ringling, OK
Pop: 2,082
73565 standard
Ryan, OK
Pop: 1,092
73569 standard
Terral, OK
Pop: 537
73520 standard
Addington, OK
Pop: 149

Related Areas

Jefferson County Waurika, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.