Cherokee, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73728
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,861
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $67,417
- Median income Near-median income area
- $118,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cherokee pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73728 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73728 covers 600.3 square miles in Cherokee, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,861 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73728 reports a modest median household income of $67,417 (8% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,412. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,600 (24% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $821; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oklahoma and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 73728.
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 73728
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cherokee, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73728.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 73728, Cherokee, 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
1,861
Population
600.3
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73728?
42.1
Median Age
55.1%
Male
44.9%
Female
1.4%
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?
$67,417
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$35,412
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 73728 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Cherokee, 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)
$67,417 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
1,047housing units
1,047
Total Housing Units
815
Occupied Units
232
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,600
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$821
Median Rent
1952
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 73728, employing approximately 464 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,750,000.
60
Businesses
464
Employees
$24.8M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 11.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 6.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73728, 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 (1,861 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 73728 in?
ZIP code 73728 (Cherokee) is located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Alfalfa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alfalfa-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73728?
ZIP code 73728 in Cherokee, OK has a population of 1,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73728?
The median household income in ZIP 73728 is $67,417, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73728?
The median home value in ZIP 73728 is $118,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73728 is White at 87.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73728?
ZIP code 73728 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 464 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73728 are: Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73728?
In ZIP code 73728, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 73728?
In ZIP code 73728, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73728 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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