73521 ZIP Code
Altus, Oklahoma
January 2, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 73521 |
| City/Town: | Altus |
| County: | Jackson |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,479 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,441 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,461 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,895 |
| Median Home Value: | $117,700 |
| Land Area: | 185.8 sq miles
481.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.6345, -99.3153 |
Population Information (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,479 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,314 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,165 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,534 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,683 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,233 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,256 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,731 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,033 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,689 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,104 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,204 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,119 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,609 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 808 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 476 | 2.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $117,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $868 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,895 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,216 | 83.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,679 | 17.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,813 | 58.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,403 | 41.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,042 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 925 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 967 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,332 | 25.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,038 | 23.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,534 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,096 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,150 | 8.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (73521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,441 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,889 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,496 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,461 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,318 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,965 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 406 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,427 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,750 | 64.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,485 | 27.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 661 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 69 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,786 | 72.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,473 | 7.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 265 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 370 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,231 | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,332 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,311 | 11.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,505 | 26.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,530 | 22.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 333 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 629 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (73521 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 424 | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 342 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 753 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 860 | 10.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 974 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,467 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,241 | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,325 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 500 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 330 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (73521 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,204 | 91.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 896 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 128 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 238 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 12.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (73521 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 511 | 5.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 385 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 841 | 9.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 307 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,125 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 456 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 131 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 249 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 599 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,123 | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 741 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 339 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,158 | 12.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,541 | 80.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,938 | 63.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,490 | 31.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,644 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (73521 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,715 | 81.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,220 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,717 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 575 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 214 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,088 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (73521 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,935 | 80.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 321 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 163 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 295 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 283 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 224 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 403 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 268 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (73521 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 546 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 761 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,080 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,060 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,777 | 18.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,578 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,610 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 740 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 733 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (73521 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 798 | 8.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,524 | 25.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,693 | 47.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,601 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 119 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (73521 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,730 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 241 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,144 | 26.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (73521 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 603 | 7.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,845 | 34.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,245 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,523 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (73521 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 735 | 15.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,485 | 30.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 457 | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 697 | 14.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 901 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 396 | 8.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 142 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (73521 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,248 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $414 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $868 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,216 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,958 | 48.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,784 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,717 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,136 | 26.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,826 | 34.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,138 | 26.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (73521 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,036 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,317 | 28.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,334 | 53.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 312 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 802 | 10.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,001 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (73521 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,151 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 394 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 214 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,256 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,135 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,152 | 22.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,303 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,897 | 13.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,185 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,974 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 154 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,449 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,371 | 46.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (73521 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,240 | 79.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,922 | 19.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,562 | 39.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,282 | 58.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,573 | 40.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (73521 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,310 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 301 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,169 | 388.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,169 | 388.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,169 | 388.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 36.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 11.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 808 | 268.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 37 | 12.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (73521 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,611 | 82.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,334 | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,921 | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 163 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 231 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (73521 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,216 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,737 | 94.2% | 89.4% |
Altus, OK73521