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Woodward, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73801

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

15,228
12/sq mi
$58,877
Median income
$169,100
Median home value
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Woodward pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73801 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma, home to 15,228 residents across 1238.0 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73801 reports a modest median household income of $58,877 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $35,655. Local economic indicators show a 15.0% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $169,100 (8% above the state average), median rent at $829 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Compare these figures to the Oklahoma and national benchmarks above rather than reading 73801's numbers in isolation.

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 73801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Woodward, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73801.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73801, Woodward, 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

15,228

Population

1238.0

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73801?

36.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$58,877

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$35,655

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73801 ranks nationally

Woodward, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,877 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,163

Total Housing Units

6,027

Occupied Units

1,136

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$169,100

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$829

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73801 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.9% 192
2021 +5.8% 203
2022 +0.7% 204
2023 +6.6% 218
2024 -1.2% 215

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 655 business establishments in ZIP 73801, employing approximately 6,728 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,988,000.

655

Businesses

6,728

Employees

$344.0M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 101 15.4%
Health care and social assistance 80 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.0%
Construction 58 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 58 8.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 52 7.9%
Finance and insurance 45 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 36 5.5%
Wholesale trade 34 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.6%
Manufacturing 16 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.4%
Information 9 1.4%
Utilities 8 1.2%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73801 in? ▼
ZIP code 73801 (Woodward) is located in Woodward County, Oklahoma. Woodward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodward-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73801? ▼
ZIP code 73801 in Woodward, OK has a population of 15,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73801 is $58,877, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73801 is $169,100, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73801 is White at 77.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73801? ▼
ZIP code 73801 has 655 business establishments employing approximately 6,728 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73801 are: Retail trade (101), Health care and social assistance (80), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73801 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73801? ▼
In ZIP code 73801, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.6% 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 73801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73801 is 20.4 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 73801? ▼
In ZIP code 73801, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73801 is 15.0% 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.