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Woods County
Freedom, OK
73842
73842 ZIP Code — Freedom, OK
Woods County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73842 is located in
Freedom ,
Oklahoma ,
within Woods County .
It covers approximately 392.65 square miles and serves a population of
409 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73842
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,500. 67% 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. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 73842 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
409
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
392.65 sq mi
Water area
2.50 sq mi
Latitude
36.8309
Longitude
-99.2134
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
49.3%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.1%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
20.3%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.2%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$52,500
Median household income
$206,400
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 10.0% 18 and over 368 90.0% 65 and over 151 36.9% Median age 55.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 383 92.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 14 3.4% Hispanic or Latino 5 1.2% Black or African American 4 1% Two or more races 4 1% Asian 2 0.5% Other race 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.5%
49.3%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.1%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
22.9%
20.3%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.9%
2.2%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 5.5% $15k–$25k 26.6% $25k–$35k 7.3% $35k–$50k 7.3% $50k–$75k 11.5% $75k–$100k 25.2% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 4.1% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $52,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $206,400 Median rent / month $900 Owner occupied 92.7% Renter occupied 7.3% Vacant 20.4% Single-family detached 66.1% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 32.5% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 1.86
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.0% 2000–2009 19.3% 1990–1999 16.1% 1980–1989 2.6% 1970–1979 13.5% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 11.7% 1940–1949 1.8% 1939 or earlier 19.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.6% 1 bedroom 1.8% 2 bedrooms 32.8% 3 bedrooms 52.2% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.1%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.1% 1 vehicle 14.2% 2 vehicles 41.3% 3 or more 40.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 25.2% Electricity 46.8% Propane / LP gas 23.4% Wood 4.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 67 30.7% Cohabiting couple 10 4.6% Male householder, no spouse 29 13.3% Female householder, no spouse 112 51.4% Households with children under 18 45 20.6% Households with seniors (65+) 132 60.6% Average household size 1.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.3% 14.3% Married 52.7% 37.4% Separated 11.5% 0.0% Widowed 3.4% 40.0% Divorced 8.1% 8.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
39.5%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 16.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 8.6% Kindergarten 1 1.4% Elementary school 13 18.6% High school 17 24.3% College / grad school 33 47.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.1%
Agriculture & mining
19.3%
Public administration
6.6%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Professional & management
1.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.0% Service 17.1% Sales & office 12.7% Natural resources & construction 12.2% Production & transportation 16.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 66.3% Government 29.3% Self-employed 4.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.0% Carpool 12.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 2.2% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
2.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 67.4% Retirement income 29.4% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 2.8% Food stamps / SNAP 5.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.0% High blood pressure 39.5% High cholesterol 37.9% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 28.0% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.1% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 14.2% Poor physical health 11.4% No health insurance 13.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.1% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 91.9% Teeth loss 12.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 15.6% Under 18 4.9% 18–64 years 16.1% 65 and over 17.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 73.8% Public insurance 49.4% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 6.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 396 96.8% Spanish 5 1.3% Other Indo-European 5 1.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 406 99.3% Born in same state 406 99.3% Born in different state 239 58.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 104 25.4% Italian 34 8.3% French 16 3.9%
Ancestry Count % Dutch 8 2% English 4 1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 53.3% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73842
What city is ZIP code 73842 in?
ZIP code 73842 is primarily assigned to Freedom, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73842 in?
ZIP code 73842 falls within Woods County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73842 have a large retiree population?
67% of households in ZIP code 73842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 73842 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 73842 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 73842 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 73842 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 73842?
ZIP code 73842 has an estimated population of 409 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 73842 in?
ZIP code 73842 observes the CST timezone.
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