ZIP Code 73772
standardSource:
Watonga · Blaine County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 6,119
- Median income
- $58,591
- Median home value
- $116,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.0%
- Land area
- 630.8 sq mi
10/sq mi
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
▼ 58% vs US
higher than 15% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 73772 in Watonga, Oklahoma has a population of 6,119. The median household income is $58,591, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $116,900, 58% below the US average. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73772 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 630.8 square miles in Watonga, Blaine County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 6,119 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 73772 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73772 sits at $58,591 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,184. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $116,900 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $798 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73772 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Blaine County, so you can benchmark 73772 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 73772
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,184
Per Capita Income
17.2%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 →
More ZIP Codes in Blaine County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 73772 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 73772? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 73772? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 73772? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73772? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73772? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73772? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 73772? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73772? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73772? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73772? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Watonga, OK
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.