Canute, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73626
Washita County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,136
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $68,462
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canute pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73626 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73626 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canute, Washita County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,136 residents across 298.9 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73626 reports a modest median household income of $68,462 (9% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,477. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,100 (1% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $1,012; 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washita County, so 73626 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 73626
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canute, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73626.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 73626, Canute, 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
1,136
Population
298.9
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73626?
40.4
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
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?
$68,462
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$37,477
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73626 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Canute, 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)
$68,462 Top 27% higher than 73% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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
544housing units
544
Total Housing Units
412
Occupied Units
132
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,012
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 73626, employing approximately 149 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,576,000.
20
Businesses
149
Employees
$3.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 30.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 15.0% |
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 73626 vs 73647 →
ZIP 73626 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 73626 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73626 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 73626 ranks #2 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 73626, 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 (1,136 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 73626 in?
ZIP code 73626 (Canute) 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 73626?
ZIP code 73626 in Canute, OK has a population of 1,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73626?
The median household income in ZIP 73626 is $68,462, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73626?
The median home value in ZIP 73626 is $155,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73626 is White at 82.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73626?
ZIP code 73626 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73626?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73626 are: Retail trade (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73626?
In ZIP code 73626, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 73626?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73626 is 21.9 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 73626?
In ZIP code 73626, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73626 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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