73537 ZIP Code — Eldorado, OK

Jackson County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73537 is located in Eldorado, Oklahoma, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 153.80 square miles and serves a population of 552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73537

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,682. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 73537 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

552

population

153.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73537 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73537

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73537. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eldorado	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73560 Olustee (8.5 mi) 79252 Quanah (14.1 mi) 73532 Duke (15.1 mi) 79225 Chillicothe (15.3 mi) 73539 Elmer (17.1 mi) 73544 Gould (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	552
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	153.80 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	34.4544
Longitude	-99.5980
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	57.8%	47.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	33.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

552

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$55,682

Median household income

$29,788

Per capita income

$49,400

Median home value

$814

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

289

Housing units

20.0%

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	110	19.9%
18 and over	442	80.1%
65 and over	111	20.1%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.3%

Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

Other race 17.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	385	56.3%
Hispanic or Latino	132	19.3%
Other race	122	17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	2.8%
Two or more races	15	2.2%
Black or African American	11	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	47.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	33.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	16.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$55,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 50.5%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$49,400
Median rent / month	$814
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	31.1%
Single-family detached	91.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	19.0%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	39.0%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.1%
Electricity	29.0%
Propane / LP gas	9.0%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	105	50.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	59	28.1%
Female householder, no spouse	35	16.7%
Households with children under 18	57	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	77	36.7%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	27.8%
Married	57.7%	51.5%
Separated	0.9%	0.8%
Widowed	1.4%	11.0%
Divorced	13.1%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 31.6%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	20.2%
Elementary school	54	47.4%
High school	26	22.8%
College / grad school	11	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Public administration 13.1%

Agriculture & mining 10.8%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Construction 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Professional & management 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Retail trade 4.6%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.0%
Service	36.7%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.3%
Government	32.0%
Self-employed	14.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.4

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 50.9%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 63.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	42.8%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	35	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	43.3%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	24.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	98.6%
Spanish	32	5.9%
Other Indo-European	32	5.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	496	89.9%
Born in same state	477	86.4%
Born in different state	222	40.2%
Foreign born	19	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	56	10.1%
Not a US citizen	18	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	4.2%
Arab	22	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	2.9%
English	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73537

What city is ZIP code 73537 in?

ZIP code 73537 is primarily assigned to Eldorado, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73537 in?

ZIP code 73537 falls within Jackson County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73537 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 73537 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73537?

23% of residents in ZIP code 73537 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73537?

The median home value in ZIP code 73537 is $49,400.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 73537?

Health data for ZIP code 73537 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 73537 in?

ZIP code 73537 observes the CST timezone.