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Putnam, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73659

Dewey County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

160
0/sq mi
$52,083
Median income
$127,500
Median home value
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Putnam pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73659 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73659 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Putnam, Dewey County, Oklahoma, home to just 160 residents across 400.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73659 reports a modest median household income of $52,083 (17% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,023. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 24.4%. The typical home here is valued at $127,500 (18% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 85.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73659, plus 5 more within Dewey County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 73659, Putnam, 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

160

Population

400.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73659?

45.2

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 82.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%

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?

$52,083

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$28,023

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

24.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73659 ranks nationally

Putnam, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,083 17th percentile higher than 17% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.5%

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

What does housing look like?

99

Total Housing Units

78

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$127,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

1968

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 73659, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,148,000.

5

Businesses

24

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 73659 vs 73639 →

ZIP 73659 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 73659 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73659 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 73659 ranks #3 of 3 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
73639 Custer City, OK 602 9.7 mi
73667 Taloga, OK 517 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dewey County

73859 standard
Vici, OK
Pop: 1,459
73663 standard
Seiling, OK
Pop: 1,332
73667 standard
Taloga, OK
Pop: 517
73835 standard
Camargo, OK
Pop: 309
73658 standard
Oakwood, OK
Pop: 260

Related Areas

Dewey County Putnam, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73659 in? ▼
ZIP code 73659 (Putnam) is located in Dewey County, Oklahoma. Dewey County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dewey-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73659? ▼
ZIP code 73659 in Putnam, OK has a population of 160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73659? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73659 is $52,083, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73659? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73659 is $127,500, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73659? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73659 is White at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73659? ▼
ZIP code 73659 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73659? ▼
In ZIP code 73659, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.5% 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 73659? ▼
In ZIP code 73659, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73659? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73659 is 11.3% 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.