73622 ZIP Code — Bessie, OK

Washita County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73622 is located in Bessie, Oklahoma, within Washita County. It covers approximately 45.69 square miles and serves a population of 303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73622

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 $62,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,912. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 73622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

303

population

45.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bessie	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73647 Foss (5.3 mi) 73024 Corn (11.3 mi) 73601 Clinton (12.6 mi) 73632 Cordell (13.1 mi) 73626 Canute (15.7 mi) 73620 Arapaho (16 mi) 73641 Dill City (16.6 mi) 73661 Rocky (17.1 mi) 73096 Weatherford (18 mi) 73021 Colony (18.5 mi) 73664 Sentinel (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	303
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	45.69 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.3847
Longitude	-98.9981
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	66.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

303

Population

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$41,912

Median household income

$20,269

Per capita income

$62,600

Median home value

$920

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

102

Housing units

6.3%

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	102	33.7%
18 and over	201	66.3%
65 and over	38	12.5%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.5%

Two or more races 12.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Group	Count	%
White	253	83.5%
Two or more races	38	12.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 20.2%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 27.2%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	20.2%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	27.2%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$41,912

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.7%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,600
Median rent / month	$920
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	4.1%
1970–1979	5.7%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	5.7%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	58.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	38.6%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.7%
Electricity	26.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	8	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	43.9%
Female householder, no spouse	6	5.3%
Households with children under 18	36	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	30.7%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	32.5%
Married	35.7%	58.4%
Separated	15.7%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	5.2%
Divorced	10.0%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.0%

HS graduate 78.6%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	32.1%
High school	37	47.4%
College / grad school	9	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 30.6%

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 6.3%

Information 4.5%

Public administration 2.7%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.0%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.1%
Government	28.8%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	6.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.4

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.8%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	71.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	45.2%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	15.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	254	83.8%
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)	303	100.0%
Born in same state	303	100.0%
Born in different state	271	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	59	19.5%
Italian	56	18.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	5.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	98.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73622

What city is ZIP code 73622 in?

ZIP code 73622 is primarily assigned to Bessie, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73622 in?

ZIP code 73622 falls within Washita County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73622 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 73622 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73622?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 73622 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 73622 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73622 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 73622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 73622 in?

ZIP code 73622 observes the CST timezone.