Laverne, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73848

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

2,156
1/sq mi
$57,619
Median income
$124,200
Median home value
31.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Laverne pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73848 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73848 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1540.0 square miles in Laverne, Harper County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 2,156 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 73848 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73848 sits at $57,619 (8% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,477. The poverty rate stands at 19.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $124,200 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $873 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73848 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 73848 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 73848

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73848.

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 73848, Laverne, 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

2,156

Population

1540.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73848?

46.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

17.8%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%

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?

$57,619

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$32,477

Per Capita Income

19.4%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73848 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,619 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

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

What does housing look like?

947

Total Housing Units

706

Occupied Units

241

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$124,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$873

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 56 business establishments in ZIP 73848, employing approximately 276 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,706,000.

56

Businesses

276

Employees

$12.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 15 26.8%
Other services (except public administration) 14 25.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.1%
Construction 3 5.4%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73848 in?
ZIP code 73848 (Laverne) is located in Harper County, Oklahoma. Harper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harper-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73848?
ZIP code 73848 in Laverne, OK has a population of 2,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73848?
The median household income in ZIP 73848 is $57,619, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73848?
The median home value in ZIP 73848 is $124,200, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73848 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73848?
ZIP code 73848 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73848?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73848 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (14), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73848?
In ZIP code 73848, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% 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 73848?
In ZIP code 73848, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73848 is 19.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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