ZIP Code 73772

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Watonga · Blaine County · Oklahoma

Population
6,119

10/sq mi

Median income
$58,591

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,900

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.0%

Median age 42.3

Land area
630.8 sq mi

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73772?

42.3

Median Age

59.3%

Male

40.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 65.1%
African American 9.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73043 Greenfield, OK 125 8.9 mi
73744 Hitchcock, OK 267 9.0 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Watonga, 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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