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 Low-density area
- $69,821
- Median income Near-median income area
- $151,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,753. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $151,100 (3% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $723; 84.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Custer County, so 73669 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 73669
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Thomas, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73669.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73669?
36.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$69,821
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$27,753
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73669 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Thomas, 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)
$69,821 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
631housing units
631
Total Housing Units
539
Occupied Units
92
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,100
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73669, 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 (1,675 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 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.
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