Watonga, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73772
Blaine County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,119
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $58,591
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Watonga pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73772 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73772 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Watonga, Blaine County, Oklahoma, home to 6,119 residents across 630.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73772 reports a modest median household income of $58,591 (6% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,184. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,900 (25% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $798; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Blaine County, so 73772 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 73772
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Watonga, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73772.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 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 73772, Watonga, 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
6,119
Population
630.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73772?
42.3
Median Age
59.3%
Male
40.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$58,591
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,184
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73772 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Watonga, 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)
$58,591 49th percentile higher than 49% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,685housing units
1,685
Total Housing Units
1,254
Occupied Units
431
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,900
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$798
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 73772, employing approximately 1,036 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,796,000.
104
Businesses
1,036
Employees
$44.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 11.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 3.9% |
| Construction | 3 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.9% |
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 73772 vs 73043 →
ZIP 73772 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73772
Watonga (73772)
6,119 residents
- 73744 267
Hitchcock (73744)
267 residents
- 73043 125
Greenfield (73043)
125 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73772 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73772 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73043
Greenfield (73043)
$81,250 median income
- 73744
Hitchcock (73744)
$63,500 median income
- 73772
Watonga (73772)
$58,591 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73772 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73772, 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 (6,119 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 73772 in?
ZIP code 73772 (Watonga) is located in Blaine County, Oklahoma. Blaine County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/blaine-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73772?
ZIP code 73772 in Watonga, OK has a population of 6,119 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73772?
The median household income in ZIP 73772 is $58,591, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73772?
The median home value in ZIP 73772 is $116,900, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73772?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73772 is White at 65.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73772?
ZIP code 73772 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,036 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73772?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73772 are: Retail trade (21), Health care and social assistance (14), Accommodation and food services (12). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73772?
In ZIP code 73772, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 73772?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73772 is 18.1 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 73772?
In ZIP code 73772, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73772?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73772 is 17.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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