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 Moderate-density area
- $59,630
- Median income Below-median income area
- $129,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73601 (Clinton, OK) fell -9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.6 in 2023 to 178.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,674. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 2.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $129,300 (17% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 71.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Custer County, so 73601 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 73601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clinton, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73601?
35.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
8.7%
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?
$59,630
Median Household Income
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$29,674
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73601 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Clinton, 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)
$59,630 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
4,410housing units
4,410
Total Housing Units
3,653
Occupied Units
757
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$129,300
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 73601 vs 73622 →
ZIP 73601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73601
Clinton (73601)
10,299 residents
- 73620 1,194
Arapaho (73620)
1,194 residents
- 73622 266
Bessie (73622)
266 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73601
Clinton (73601)
$59,630 median income
- 73622
Bessie (73622)
$53,750 median income
- 73620
Arapaho (73620)
$53,194 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73601, 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 (10,299 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 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.
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