ZIP Code 73622

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Bessie · Washita County · Oklahoma

Population
266

2/sq mi

Median income
$53,750

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$85,000

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.4%

Median age 28.8

Land area
140.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 73622 in Bessie, Oklahoma has a population of 266. The median household income is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $85,000, 69% below the US average. 6.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73622 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.0 square miles in Bessie, Washita County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 266 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 73622 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73622 sits at $53,750 (14% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,958. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $85,000 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,292 per month, and 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73622 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washita County, so you can benchmark 73622 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 →

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 73622, Bessie, 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

266

Population

140.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73622?

28.8

Median Age

59.7%

Male

40.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$25,958

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%

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

What does housing look like?

124

Total Housing Units

113

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$85,000

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,292

Median Rent

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 73622, employing approximately 77 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,336,000.

7

Businesses

77

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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 73622 vs 73601 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73601 Clinton, OK 10,299 7.0 mi
73632 Cordell, OK 3,433 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73622 in?
ZIP code 73622 (Bessie) is located in Washita County, Oklahoma. Washita County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washita-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73622?
ZIP code 73622 in Bessie, OK has a population of 266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73622?
The median household income in ZIP 73622 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73622?
The median home value in ZIP 73622 is $85,000, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73622?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73622 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73622?
ZIP code 73622 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 77 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73622?
In ZIP code 73622, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.4% 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 73622?
In ZIP code 73622, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73622?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73622 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bessie, 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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