ZIP Code 73742

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Hennessey · Kingfisher County · Oklahoma

Population
3,824

6/sq mi

Median income
$70,538

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,800

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.3%

Median age 32.5

Land area
607.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 73742 in Hennessey, Oklahoma has a population of 3,824. The median household income is $70,538, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $171,800, 38% below the US average. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 607.0 square miles in Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 3,824 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73742 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73742 sits at $70,538 (13% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $33,806. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $171,800 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $847 per month, and 75.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kingfisher County, so you can benchmark 73742 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 73742

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73742.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73742, Hennessey, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,824

Population

607.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73742?

32.5

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%

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?

$70,538

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$33,806

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,678

Total Housing Units

1,366

Occupied Units

312

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$171,800

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 135 business establishments in ZIP 73742, employing approximately 1,149 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,743,000.

135

Businesses

1,149

Employees

$62.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 39 28.9%
Retail trade 19 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 12 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 8.2%
Wholesale trade 10 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 10 7.4%
Construction 7 5.2%
Manufacturing 6 4.4%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 2.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73720 Bison, OK 265 7.8 mi
73734 Dover, OK 1,067 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73742 in?
ZIP code 73742 (Hennessey) is located in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. Kingfisher County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kingfisher-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73742?
ZIP code 73742 in Hennessey, OK has a population of 3,824 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73742?
The median household income in ZIP 73742 is $70,538, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73742?
The median home value in ZIP 73742 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73742?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73742 is White at 65.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73742?
ZIP code 73742 has 135 business establishments employing approximately 1,149 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73742?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73742 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (39), Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73742?
In ZIP code 73742, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 73742?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73742 is 19.1 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 73742?
In ZIP code 73742, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73742?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73742 is 17.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hennessey, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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