73006 ZIP Code — Apache, OK

Caddo County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73006 is located in Apache, Oklahoma, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 174.49 square miles and serves a population of 2,563 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73006

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,632. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 73006 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,563

population

174.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Apache	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73538 Elgin (8.4 mi) 73029 Cyril (10.4 mi) 73507 Lawton (12.9 mi) 73015 Carnegie (13.2 mi) 73017 Cement (14 mi) 73038 Fort Cobb (14.2 mi) 73503 Fort Sill (16 mi) 73541 Fletcher (16.2 mi) 73005 Anadarko (17.7 mi) 73062 Mountain View (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,563
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	174.49 sq mi
Water area	5.81 sq mi
Latitude	34.9130
Longitude	-98.4100
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	54.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	29.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,563

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$46,632

Median household income

$26,036

Per capita income

$96,200

Median home value

$641

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

7.2%

Unemployment

1,119

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

109

179

25–34

179

119

35–44

120

184

45–54

185

55–59

60–64

148

65–74

148

106

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	448	17.5%
18 and over	2,115	82.5%
65 and over	563	22.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 33.4%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,559	60.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	866	33.4%
Two or more races	99	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	27	1%
Black or African American	20	0.8%
Other race	19	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.7%	54.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	29.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 25.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	25.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$46,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 13.4%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,200
Median rent / month	$641
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.2%
2 bedrooms	28.1%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.6%
Electricity	43.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.2%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	436	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	65	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	157	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	361	35.4%
Households with children under 18	221	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	427	41.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	29.9%
Married	44.1%	35.4%
Separated	0.7%	3.8%
Widowed	3.4%	19.2%
Divorced	15.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 52.1%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	2.2%
Kindergarten	56	12.2%
Elementary school	203	44.3%
High school	131	28.6%
College / grad school	58	12.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Public administration 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 6.4%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Professional & management 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.9%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.7

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 49.9%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 33.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.5%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.6%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	26.6%
Uninsured under 19	16.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,493	97.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,548	99.4%
Born in same state	2,508	97.9%
Born in different state	1,943	75.8%
Foreign born	40	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	15	0.6%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	227	8.9%
Italian	175	6.8%
Arab	82	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	0.7%
English	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73006

What city is ZIP code 73006 in?

ZIP code 73006 is primarily assigned to Apache, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73006 in?

ZIP code 73006 falls within Caddo County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73006 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 73006 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73006?

22% of residents in ZIP code 73006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73006?

15% 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 73006 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 73006 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 73006 in?

ZIP code 73006 observes the CST timezone.