73542 ZIP Code — Frederick, OK

Tillman County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73542 is located in Frederick, Oklahoma, within Tillman County. It covers approximately 300.54 square miles and serves a population of 4,098 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73542

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 $60,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,417. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73542 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,098

population

300.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73542 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73542

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frederick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73570 Tipton (8.4 mi) 73530 Davidson (12 mi) 73566 Snyder (15.8 mi) 73539 Elmer (17.1 mi) 73552 Indiahoma (19.2 mi) 76373 Oklaunion (19.4 mi) 73528 Chattanooga (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,098
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	300.54 sq mi
Water area	2.87 sq mi
Latitude	34.4206
Longitude	-99.0116
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	61.8%	59.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,098

Population

People per sq mi

39.4

Median age

$46,417

Median household income

$22,502

Per capita income

$60,000

Median home value

$705

Median monthly rent

70.3%

Home ownership

17.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,846

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

150

122

5–9

136

132

10–14

147

101

15–19

114

132

20–24

148

230

25–34

257

234

35–44

263

213

45–54

239

151

55–59

169

103

60–64

115

246

65–74

275

110

75–84

124

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	937	22.9%
18 and over	3,161	77.1%
65 and over	808	19.7%
Median age	39.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.2%

Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

Other race 13.3%

Black or African American 7.8%

Two or more races 5.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,599	53.2%
Hispanic or Latino	784	16.1%
Other race	648	13.3%
Black or African American	381	7.8%
Two or more races	255	5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	184	3.8%
Asian	31	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	59.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	9.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.5%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$46,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.3%

$50k–$100k 36.1%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 4.4%

$300k–$500k 1.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,000
Median rent / month	$705
Owner occupied	70.3%
Renter occupied	29.7%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	3.7%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	29.0%
1950–1959	20.3%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.9%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	655	42.8%
Cohabiting couple	128	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	202	13.2%
Female householder, no spouse	546	35.7%
Households with children under 18	556	36.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	533	34.8%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	27.7%
Married	48.4%	41.9%
Separated	0.4%	2.5%
Widowed	2.6%	16.4%
Divorced	11.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	5.2%
Kindergarten	77	10.4%
Elementary school	426	57.3%
High school	142	19.1%
College / grad school	59	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	16.1%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	5.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 17.3%

Under 18 years 24.8%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	10.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.4%
High blood pressure	44.5%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	24.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	184	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.2%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,814	93.1%
Spanish	188	4.9%
Other Indo-European	188	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,879	94.7%
Born in same state	3,856	94.1%
Born in different state	2,626	64.1%
Foreign born	23	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	219	5.3%
Not a US citizen	106	48.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	477	11.6%
French	433	10.6%
Italian	248	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	0.6%
English	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73542

What city is ZIP code 73542 in?

ZIP code 73542 is primarily assigned to Frederick, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73542 in?

ZIP code 73542 falls within Tillman County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73542?

17% of residents in ZIP code 73542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73542 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 73542 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73542?

The median home value in ZIP code 73542 is $60,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 73542?

Health data for ZIP code 73542 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 73542 in?

ZIP code 73542 observes the CST timezone.