PlainZIP

Wakita, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73771

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

495
1/sq mi
$39,750
Median income
$58,600
Median home value
19.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73771 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73771 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wakita, Grant County, Oklahoma, home to just 495 residents across 353.6 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73771 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,750 (36% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,697. The poverty rate stands at 33.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $58,600 for a typical home value (62% below the state average), with rent averaging $675 a month; 77.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is -. To put 73771 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Grant 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 73771, Wakita, 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

495

Population

353.6

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73771?

43.5

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$39,750

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$25,697

Per Capita Income

33.8%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73771 ranks nationally

Wakita, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,750 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.7%

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

What does housing look like?

272

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$58,600

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$675

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 73771, employing approximately 60 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,162,000.

6

Businesses

60

Employees

$2.2M

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 73771 vs 73758 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73758 Manchester, OK 197 8.1 mi

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Pop: 1,096
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Pop: 615
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Pop: 395
74636 standard
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Pop: 268
73758 standard
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Pop: 197

Related Areas

Grant County Wakita, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73771 in? ▼
ZIP code 73771 (Wakita) is located in Grant County, Oklahoma. Grant County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grant-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73771? ▼
ZIP code 73771 in Wakita, OK has a population of 495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73771? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73771 is $39,750, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73771? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73771 is $58,600, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73771? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73771 is White at 85.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73771? ▼
ZIP code 73771 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 60 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73771? ▼
In ZIP code 73771, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.7% 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 73771? ▼
In ZIP code 73771, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73771? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73771 is 33.8% 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.