Thomas, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73669

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

1,675
5/sq mi
$69,821
Median income
$151,100
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Thomas pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73669 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73669 covers 356.4 square miles in Thomas, Custer County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,675 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73669 reports a modest median household income of $69,821 (12% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,753. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 2.7%. The typical home here is valued at $151,100 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $723 monthly, and 84.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73669, plus 6 more within Custer 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 73669

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomas, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73669.

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 73669, Thomas, 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

1,675

Population

356.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73669?

36.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$69,821

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$27,753

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73669 ranks nationally

Thomas, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,821 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

631

Total Housing Units

539

Occupied Units

92

Vacant Units

2.79

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$151,100

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$723

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 73669, employing approximately 344 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,432,000.

63

Businesses

344

Employees

$16.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 9 14.3%
Construction 7 11.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 6 9.5%
Manufacturing 4 6.3%
Finance and insurance 4 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 3 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.8%

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 73669 vs 73646 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73646 Fay, OK 384 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Custer County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73669 in?
ZIP code 73669 (Thomas) is located in Custer County, Oklahoma. Custer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/custer-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73669?
ZIP code 73669 in Thomas, OK has a population of 1,675 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73669?
The median household income in ZIP 73669 is $69,821, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73669?
The median home value in ZIP 73669 is $151,100, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73669?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73669 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73669?
ZIP code 73669 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 344 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73669?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73669 are: Retail trade (9), Construction (7), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (6). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73669?
In ZIP code 73669, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 73669?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73669 is 23.7 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 73669?
In ZIP code 73669, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73669?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73669 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.