PlainZIP

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
$47,168
Median income
$113,500
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,917. Local economic indicators show a 23.6% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $113,500 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $896 a month; 58.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 74003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 74003?

35.7

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%

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

$27,917

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74003 ranks nationally

Bartlesville, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,168 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,720

Total Housing Units

5,532

Occupied Units

1,188

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.7%
Renter 41.3%

$113,500

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

74006 standard
Bartlesville, OK
Pop: 25,750
74029 standard
Dewey, OK
Pop: 5,128
74061 standard
Ramona, OK
Pop: 2,095
74051 standard
Ochelata, OK
Pop: 1,904
74022 standard
Copan, OK
Pop: 1,760
74082 standard
Vera, OK
Pop: 107

Related Areas

Washington County Bartlesville, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.