73624 ZIP Code — Burns Flat, OK

Washita County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73624 is located in Burns Flat, Oklahoma, within Washita County. It covers approximately 5.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,104 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73624

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,600. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $52,500. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 73624 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,104

population

5.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burns Flat	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,104
Population density	417 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	5.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.3350
Longitude	-99.1880
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	59.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,104

Population

417

People per sq mi

34.5

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$25,133

Per capita income

$102,600

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

44.8%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

515

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

116

15–19

20–24

112

25–34

128

132

35–44

150

135

45–54

154

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	632	30.0%
18 and over	1,472	70.0%
65 and over	262	12.5%
Median age	34.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.5%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.8%

Other race 4.1%

Black or African American 2.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,608	70.5%
Two or more races	272	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	177	7.8%
Other race	93	4.1%
Black or African American	63	2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	62	2.7%
Asian	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 19.0%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	19.0%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 47.7%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,600
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	44.8%
Renter occupied	55.2%
Vacant	23.1%
Single-family detached	48.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	16.3%
1950–1959	58.0%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	65.3%
4 bedrooms	19.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	53.8%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.3%
Electricity	15.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	258	37.5%
Cohabiting couple	75	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	87	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	268	39.0%
Households with children under 18	294	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	230	33.4%
Average household size	3.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.6%	34.1%
Married	41.3%	30.2%
Separated	4.7%	4.8%
Widowed	1.9%	15.5%
Divorced	23.4%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	9.2%
Kindergarten	38	6.7%
Elementary school	334	59.2%
High school	126	22.3%
College / grad school	14	2.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 19.4%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Construction 6.1%

Other services 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	14.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	18.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 37.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 42.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	25.0%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.6%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	22.4%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,942	92.3%
Spanish	22	1.1%
Other Indo-European	13	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.4%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,056	97.7%
Born in same state	2,049	97.4%
Born in different state	1,269	60.3%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	48	2.3%
Not a US citizen	36	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	370	17.6%
Italian	245	11.6%
French	25	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	21	1%
English	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.7%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73624

What city is ZIP code 73624 in?

ZIP code 73624 is primarily assigned to Burns Flat, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73624 in?

ZIP code 73624 falls within Washita County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73624?

25% of residents in ZIP code 73624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73624?

12% 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 73624 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 73624 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 73624 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 73624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 73624 in?

ZIP code 73624 observes the CST timezone.