73722 ZIP Code — Burlington, OK

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73722 is located in Burlington, Oklahoma, within Alfalfa County. It covers approximately 148.21 square miles and serves a population of 407 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73722

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 $178,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $70,625.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

407

population

148.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burlington	Acceptable
Burlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73719 Amorita (5.7 mi) 73728 Cherokee (9.2 mi) 67070 Kiowa (12.3 mi) 73749 Jet (15.6 mi) 73771 Wakita (18.3 mi) 73758 Manchester (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	407
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	148.21 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.9028
Longitude	-98.3218
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	21.7%	39.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	37.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	5.2%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

407

Population

People per sq mi

24.9

Median age

$70,625

Median household income

$27,869

Per capita income

$178,100

Median home value

$513

Median monthly rent

73.7%

Home ownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

52.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	39.3%
18 and over	247	60.7%
65 and over	59	14.5%
Median age	24.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.3%

Asian 9.3%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	331	81.3%
Asian	38	9.3%
Two or more races	34	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	39.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	41.7%	37.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	5.2%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 1.0%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 34.3%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	1.0%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	34.3%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	23.2%
$150k–$200k	12.1%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$70,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.0%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 24.7%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 9.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,100
Median rent / month	$513
Owner occupied	73.7%
Renter occupied	26.3%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	89.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	4.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.9%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	11.1%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.3%
Electricity	47.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	64.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	6	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	19	19.2%
Households with children under 18	45	45.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	30.3%
Average household size	4.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	32.1%
Married	62.8%	52.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.8%	8.2%
Divorced	0.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 22.4%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 42.8%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	52.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	5.6%
Kindergarten	6	4.2%
Elementary school	108	76.1%
High school	8	5.6%
College / grad school	12	8.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 21.5%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Transportation & utilities 13.8%

Public administration 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 3.9%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Other services 1.1%

Finance & real estate 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.3%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	27.1%
Production & transportation	7.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	15.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.9

Poverty

All people 8.9%

Under 18 years 14.6%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 10.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.4%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	22.6%
Uninsured under 19	15.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	378	92.9%
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)	369	90.7%
Born in same state	369	90.7%
Born in different state	259	63.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	9.3%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	64	15.7%
Italian	52	12.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	4.7%
Dutch	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.3%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73722

What city is ZIP code 73722 in?

ZIP code 73722 is primarily assigned to Burlington, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73722 in?

ZIP code 73722 falls within Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73722 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 73722 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73722?

52% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73722?

The median home value in ZIP code 73722 is $178,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 73722?

ZIP code 73722 has an estimated population of 407 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73722 in?

ZIP code 73722 observes the CST timezone.