Bartlesville, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74003
Washington County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,249
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,168
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bartlesville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74003 (Bartlesville, OK) rose +9.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 241.4 in 2023 to 263.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 74003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bartlesville, Washington County, Oklahoma, home to 14,249 residents across 315.9 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74003 reports a modest median household income of $47,168 (25% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,917. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,500 (27% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $896; owner occupancy is 58.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 74003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 74003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bartlesville, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74003.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 74003, Bartlesville, 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
14,249
Population
315.9
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74003?
35.7
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$47,168
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$27,917
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74003 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Bartlesville, 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)
$47,168 18th percentile higher than 18% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,720housing units
6,720
Total Housing Units
5,532
Occupied Units
1,188
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,500
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$896
Median Rent
1957
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
+9.1%
YoY Change (2024)
263
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+163%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74003 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 173 |
| 2021 | +18.0% | 205 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 229 |
| 2023 | +5.6% | 241 |
| 2024 | +9.1% | 263 |
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 362 business establishments in ZIP 74003, employing approximately 5,869 people with a combined annual payroll of $480,609,000.
362
Businesses
5,869
Employees
$480.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 11.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 29 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 2.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.8% |
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 74003 vs 74051 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74051 | Ochelata, OK | 1,904 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74003, 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 (14,249 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 74003 in?
ZIP code 74003 (Bartlesville) is located in Washington County, Oklahoma. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74003?
ZIP code 74003 in Bartlesville, OK has a population of 14,249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74003?
The median household income in ZIP 74003 is $47,168, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74003?
The median home value in ZIP 74003 is $113,500, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74003 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74003?
ZIP code 74003 has 362 business establishments employing approximately 5,869 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74003 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Finance and insurance (36). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74003 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 74003?
In ZIP code 74003, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 74003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74003 is 19.0 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 74003?
In ZIP code 74003, approximately 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74003 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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