73021 ZIP Code — Colony, OK

Washita County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73021 is located in Colony, Oklahoma, within Washita County. It covers approximately 69.32 square miles and serves a population of 263 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405/580.

About ZIP code 73021

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 $154,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,000. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 73021 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

263

population

69.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colony	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73024 Corn (8.6 mi) 73048 Hydro (10.8 mi) 73632 Cordell (12.7 mi) 73096 Weatherford (15.6 mi) 73053 Lookeba (15.9 mi) 73622 Bessie (18.5 mi) 73015 Carnegie (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	263
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	69.32 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	35.3343
Longitude	-98.6764
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	405/580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	9.4%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

263

Population

People per sq mi

63.4

Median age

$46,000

Median household income

$32,543

Per capita income

$154,000

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

76.4%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

50.4%

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	25	9.5%
18 and over	238	90.5%
65 and over	101	38.4%
Median age	63.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.6%

Black or African American 19%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.2%

Two or more races 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	173	64.6%
Black or African American	51	19%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	8.2%
Two or more races	17	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	47.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	32.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	17.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	9.4%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 2.8%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 34.0%

$50k–$75k 25.0%

$75k–$100k 0.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	2.8%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	34.0%
$50k–$75k	25.0%
$75k–$100k	0.7%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$46,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 40.9%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,000
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	76.4%
Renter occupied	23.6%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	93.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	20.2%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	67.8%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.3%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.9%
Electricity	65.3%
Fuel oil	2.8%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	12	8.3%
Households with children under 18	14	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	41.7%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.9%	13.1%
Married	74.3%	75.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	6.6%	1.9%
Divorced	13.2%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 28.3%

Graduate / professional 22.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	16.7%
Elementary school	4	22.2%
High school	9	50.0%
College / grad school	2	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.1%

Other services 25.9%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Retail trade 5.2%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.4%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	37.1%
Government	44.0%
Self-employed	18.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.5%
Carpool	7.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.5%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.0

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 43.5%

18 and over 7.6%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	56.3%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	247	93.9%
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)	258	98.1%
Born in same state	258	98.1%
Born in different state	211	80.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	1.9%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	36	13.7%
French	16	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	4.2%
Arab	10	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.8%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73021

What city is ZIP code 73021 in?

ZIP code 73021 is primarily assigned to Colony, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73021 in?

ZIP code 73021 falls within Washita County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73021 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 73021 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73021?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 73021 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 73021 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73021?

The median home value in ZIP code 73021 is $154,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73021 in?

ZIP code 73021 observes the CST timezone.