Waynoka, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73860
Woods County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,337
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $62,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $93,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Waynoka pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73860 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73860 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waynoka, Woods County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,337 residents across 891.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73860 reports a modest median household income of $62,500 (0% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,821. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,400 (40% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 84.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oklahoma and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 73860.
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 73860
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynoka, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73860.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 73860, Waynoka, 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
1,337
Population
891.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73860?
39.6
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$62,500
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$30,821
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 73860 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Waynoka, 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)
$62,500 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
712housing units
712
Total Housing Units
504
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,400
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$752
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 73860, employing approximately 248 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,887,000.
34
Businesses
248
Employees
$17.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 26.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 14.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73860, 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 (1,337 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 73860 in?
ZIP code 73860 (Waynoka) is located in Woods County, Oklahoma. Woods County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woods-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73860?
ZIP code 73860 in Waynoka, OK has a population of 1,337 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73860?
The median household income in ZIP 73860 is $62,500, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73860?
The median home value in ZIP 73860 is $93,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73860?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73860 is White at 83.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73860?
ZIP code 73860 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73860?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73860 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73860?
In ZIP code 73860, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% 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 73860?
In ZIP code 73860, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73860?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73860 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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