Arapaho, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73620
Custer County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,194
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,194
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arapaho pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73620 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73620 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arapaho, Custer County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,194 residents across 322.7 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73620 reports a modest median household income of $53,194 (15% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,409. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $157,400 (1% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $812; 69.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Custer County, so 73620 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 73620
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arapaho, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73620.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 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 73620, Arapaho, 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
1,194
Population
322.7
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73620?
38.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
2.2%
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?
$53,194
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$25,409
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 73620 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Arapaho, 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)
$53,194 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
572housing units
572
Total Housing Units
486
Occupied Units
86
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,400
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$812
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 73620, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,626,000.
23
Businesses
82
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 17.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 13.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.0% |
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 73620 vs 73601 →
ZIP 73620 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
- 73639 602
Custer City (73639)
602 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73620 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73620 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73639
Custer City (73639)
$73,269 median income
- 73601
Clinton (73601)
$59,630 median income
- 73620
Arapaho (73620)
$53,194 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73620 ranks #3 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 73620, 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 (1,194 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 73620 in?
ZIP code 73620 (Arapaho) 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 73620?
ZIP code 73620 in Arapaho, OK has a population of 1,194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73620?
The median household income in ZIP 73620 is $53,194, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73620?
The median home value in ZIP 73620 is $157,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73620?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73620 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73620?
ZIP code 73620 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73620?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73620 are: Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73620?
In ZIP code 73620, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73620?
In ZIP code 73620, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73620?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73620 is 8.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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