73002 ZIP Code — Alex, OK

Grady County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73002 is located in Alex, Oklahoma, within Grady County. It covers approximately 35.47 square miles and serves a population of 1,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 73002

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $93,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,667. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 73002 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,146

population

35.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73002 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73002

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73002. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alex	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73011 Bradley (7.8 mi) 73067 Ninnekah (9.9 mi) 73018 Chickasha (10.1 mi) 73004 Amber (10.3 mi) 73010 Blanchard (12 mi) 73080 Purcell (14.7 mi) 73082 Rush Springs (16.2 mi) 73052 Lindsay (16.4 mi) 73079 Pocasset (17.6 mi) 73092 Verden (18.3 mi) 73093 Washington (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,146
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	35.47 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	34.9804
Longitude	-97.7573
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	405

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	41.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	32.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	21.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,146

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$64,667

Median household income

$29,167

Per capita income

$93,800

Median home value

$736

Median monthly rent

86.8%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	258	22.5%
18 and over	888	77.5%
65 and over	199	17.4%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Two or more races 12.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	921	79.7%
Two or more races	141	12.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	5.2%
Asian	13	1.1%
Black or African American	11	1%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.3%	41.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	32.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	21.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	5.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 5.5%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 24.7%

$75k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	5.5%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	24.7%
$75k–$100k	22.6%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$64,667

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 25.2%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,800
Median rent / month	$736
Owner occupied	86.8%
Renter occupied	13.2%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	13.8%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	32.7%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	33.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.9%
Electricity	38.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	209	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	47	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	102	26.8%
Households with children under 18	114	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	38.2%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	16.8%
Married	50.8%	52.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.7%
Widowed	9.9%	17.5%
Divorced	13.7%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	2.2%
Kindergarten	24	10.4%
Elementary school	131	57.0%
High school	58	25.2%
College / grad school	12	5.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 14.1%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 9.2%

Professional & management 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Other services 3.0%

Information 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.9%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.3%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	0.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 5.7%

Female-led households 13.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	28.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	60	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	64.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.7%
Public insurance	36.4%
No insurance	15.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,101	96.1%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	13	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,131	98.7%
Born in same state	1,123	98.0%
Born in different state	870	75.9%
Foreign born	8	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	15	1.3%
Not a US citizen	10	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	151	13.2%
French	132	11.5%
Arab	111	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1.8%
English	9	0.8%
German	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	79.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73002

What city is ZIP code 73002 in?

ZIP code 73002 is primarily assigned to Alex, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73002 in?

ZIP code 73002 falls within Grady County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73002 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 73002 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73002?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 73002 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 73002 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73002?

The median home value in ZIP code 73002 is $93,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 73002 in?

ZIP code 73002 observes the CST timezone.