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Clinton, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73601

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

10,299
30/sq mi
$59,630
Median income
$129,300
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clinton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clinton, Custer County, Oklahoma, home to 10,299 residents across 346.8 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73601 reports a modest median household income of $59,630 (5% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,674. Poverty here runs at 17.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $129,300 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $867 per month, and 71.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Custer County, so you can benchmark 73601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 73601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73601.

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 73601, Clinton, 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

10,299

Population

346.8

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73601?

35.6

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%

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?

$59,630

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$29,674

Per Capita Income

17.9%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73601 ranks nationally

Clinton, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,630 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,410

Total Housing Units

3,653

Occupied Units

757

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$129,300

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$867

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

178

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+78%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73601 have decreased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +78% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 160
2021 +2.2% 163
2022 +13.2% 184
2023 +6.6% 197
2024 -9.3% 178

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 342 business establishments in ZIP 73601, employing approximately 3,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,851,000.

342

Businesses

3,797

Employees

$197.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 54 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 39 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 8.8%
Finance and insurance 26 7.6%
Wholesale trade 20 5.8%
Construction 19 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 3.2%
Manufacturing 10 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.3%
Information 6 1.8%
Utilities 4 1.2%
Educational services 4 1.2%

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 73601 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 73601 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 73601 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 73601 ranks the highest 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
73622 Bessie, OK 266 7.0 mi
73620 Arapaho, OK 1,194 9.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Custer County

73096 standard
Weatherford, OK
Pop: 13,037
73048 standard
Hydro, OK
Pop: 2,020
73669 standard
Thomas, OK
Pop: 1,675
73620 standard
Arapaho, OK
Pop: 1,194
73654 standard
Leedey, OK
Pop: 866
73639 standard
Custer City, OK
Pop: 602

Related Areas

Custer County Clinton, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73601 in? ▼
ZIP code 73601 (Clinton) is located in Custer County, Oklahoma. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73601? ▼
ZIP code 73601 in Clinton, OK has a population of 10,299 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73601 is $59,630, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73601 is $129,300, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73601 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73601? ▼
ZIP code 73601 has 342 business establishments employing approximately 3,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73601 are: Retail trade (54), Accommodation and food services (40), Health care and social assistance (39). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73601 decreased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 78%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73601? ▼
In ZIP code 73601, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 73601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73601 is 19.5 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 73601? ▼
In ZIP code 73601, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73601 is 17.9% 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.