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Jet, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73749

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

448
2/sq mi
$55,791
Median income
$80,200
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73749 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73749 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jet, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, home to just 448 residents across 203.6 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73749 reports a modest median household income of $55,791 (11% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $43,516. Poverty here runs at 15.5%, with unemployment measured at 15.6%. Median home value sits at $80,200 (49% below the state average), median rent at $489 a month, and owner-occupancy at 75.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is -. To put 73749 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Alfalfa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 73749, Jet, 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

448

Population

203.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73749?

52.9

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.3%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$55,791

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$43,516

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73749 ranks nationally

Jet, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,791 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

300

Total Housing Units

221

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$80,200

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$489

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 73749, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,138,000.

9

Businesses

37

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 73749 vs 73761 →

ZIP 73749 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 73749 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 73749 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 73749 ranks #2 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
73761 Nash, OK 395 7.0 mi
73743 Hillsdale, OK 122 12.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alfalfa County

73728 standard
Cherokee, OK
Pop: 1,861
73741 standard
Helena, OK
Pop: 1,614
73716 standard
Aline, OK
Pop: 510
73726 standard
Carmen, OK
Pop: 472
73722 standard
Burlington, OK
Pop: 427
73739 standard
Goltry, OK
Pop: 369

Related Areas

Alfalfa County Jet, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73749 in? ▼
ZIP code 73749 (Jet) 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 73749? ▼
ZIP code 73749 in Jet, OK has a population of 448 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73749? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73749 is $55,791, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73749? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73749 is $80,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73749? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73749 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73749? ▼
ZIP code 73749 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73749? ▼
In ZIP code 73749, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 73749? ▼
In ZIP code 73749, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73749? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73749 is 15.5% 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.