PlainZIP

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
$45,491
Median income
$106,700
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,596. Local economic indicators show a 25.8% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $106,700 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $844 a month; 49.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washita County, so you can benchmark 73624 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 73624

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burns Flat, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73624.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 73624?

35.1

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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

$24,596

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73624 ranks nationally

Burns Flat, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,491 9th percentile higher than 9% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

900

Total Housing Units

683

Occupied Units

217

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$106,700

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73624 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 73624 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 73624 ranks #3 of 4 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
73641 Dill City, OK 762 4.7 mi
73647 Foss, OK 519 6.1 mi
73626 Canute, OK 1,136 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washita County

73632 standard
Cordell, OK
Pop: 3,433
73664 standard
Sentinel, OK
Pop: 1,184
73626 standard
Canute, OK
Pop: 1,136
73641 standard
Dill City, OK
Pop: 762
73024 standard
Corn, OK
Pop: 637
73647 standard
Foss, OK
Pop: 519

Related Areas

Washita County Burns Flat, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.