Burns Flat, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73624
Washita County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,142
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $45,491
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Burns Flat pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73624 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73624 covers 26.2 square miles in Burns Flat, Washita County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,142 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73624 reports a modest median household income of $45,491 (27% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,596. The poverty rate is 25.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (32% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $844; owner occupancy is 49.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washita County, so 73624 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 73624
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burns Flat, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73624.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 73624, Burns Flat, 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
2,142
Population
26.2
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73624?
35.1
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
3.6%
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?
$45,491
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$24,596
Per Capita Income
25.8%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73624 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Burns Flat, 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)
$45,491 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
900housing units
900
Total Housing Units
683
Occupied Units
217
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$844
Median Rent
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 73624, employing approximately 156 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,186,000.
26
Businesses
156
Employees
$6.2M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 11.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 73624 vs 73641 →
ZIP 73624 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73624
Burns Flat (73624)
2,142 residents
- 73626
Canute (73626)
1,136 residents
- 73641 762
Dill City (73641)
762 residents
- 73647 519
Foss (73647)
519 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73624 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73624 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73647
Foss (73647)
$82,961 median income
- 73626
Canute (73626)
$68,462 median income
- 73624
Burns Flat (73624)
$45,491 median income
- 73641
Dill City (73641)
$44,712 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73624 ranks #3 of 4 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 73624, 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 (2,142 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 73624 in?
ZIP code 73624 (Burns Flat) 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 73624?
ZIP code 73624 in Burns Flat, OK has a population of 2,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73624?
The median household income in ZIP 73624 is $45,491, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73624?
The median home value in ZIP 73624 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73624?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73624 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73624?
ZIP code 73624 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73624?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73624 are: Retail trade (4), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73624?
In ZIP code 73624, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 73624?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73624 is 24.8 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 73624?
In ZIP code 73624, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73624?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73624 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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