73048 ZIP Code — Hydro, OK

Caddo County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73048 is located in Hydro, Oklahoma, within Caddo County. It covers approximately 190.62 square miles and serves a population of 2,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580/405.

About ZIP code 73048

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $151,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,737. 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 19 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 smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73048 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,381
population
190.62
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73048 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73048

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City Status
Hydro Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
73053 Lookeba (7.7 mi) 73047 Hinton (10 mi) 73021 Colony (10.8 mi) 73009 Binger (15.1 mi) 73096 Weatherford (15.4 mi) 73040 Geary (15.5 mi) 73024 Corn (15.6 mi) 73042 Gracemont (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,381
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 015
Geography
Land area 190.62 sq mi
Water area 0.27 sq mi
Latitude 35.4284
Longitude -98.5241
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 580/405
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.0% 54.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 29.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 14.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 5.1% 2.1% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,381
Population
12
People per sq mi
36.8
Median age
$54,737
Median household income
$31,296
Per capita income
$151,900
Median home value
$741
Median monthly rent
78.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
893
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
49
97
5–9
90
91
10–14
84
92
15–19
86
52
20–24
49
192
25–34
178
139
35–44
128
113
45–54
104
58
55–59
54
69
60–64
64
157
65–74
145
50
75–84
47
72
85+
67
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1857624.2%
18 and over1,80575.8%
65 and over53822.6%
Median age36.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%
Two or more races 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Other race 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3%
Black or African American 1.8%
GroupCount%
White1,99678.6%
Two or more races1746.9%
Hispanic or Latino1586.2%
Other race913.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native753%
Black or African American451.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.0% 54.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 28.6% 29.8% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 16.3% 14.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 5.1% 2.1% 4.5%
Under $10k 3.9%
$10k–$15k 3.8%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 24.3%
$35k–$50k 9.2%
$50k–$75k 20.6%
$75k–$100k 9.7%
$100k–$150k 14.5%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k+ 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.9%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k24.3%
$35k–$50k9.2%
$50k–$75k20.6%
$75k–$100k9.7%
$100k–$150k14.5%
$150k–$200k5.1%
$200k+4.5%
Median income$54,737

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.8%
$50k–$100k 13.0%
$100k–$150k 11.7%
$150k–$200k 25.0%
$200k–$300k 17.4%
$300k–$500k 6.6%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$151,900
Median rent / month$741
Owner occupied78.2%
Renter occupied21.8%
Vacant17.6%
Single-family detached74.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.55

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20197.5%
2000–20099.7%
1990–19996.9%
1980–198920.4%
1970–197915.8%
1960–19699.4%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19497.9%
1939 or earlier15.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.5%
1 bedroom3.8%
2 bedrooms19.1%
3 bedrooms57.5%
4 bedrooms16.5%
5+ bedrooms2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.1%
1 vehicle37.9%
2 vehicles34.7%
3 or more26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas32.3%
Electricity57.3%
Propane / LP gas7.5%
Fuel oil1.7%
Wood1.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family40845.5%
Cohabiting couple303.3%
Male householder, no spouse12814.3%
Female householder, no spouse33036.8%
Households with children under 1829332.7%
Households with seniors (65+)33437.3%
Average household size2.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married30.5%33.7%
Married48.2%45.7%
Separated0.0%1.8%
Widowed3.2%14.2%
Divorced18.1%4.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%
Some HS, no diploma 6.3%
HS graduate 36.5%
Some college, no degree 25.5%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher88.4%
Bachelor's or higher20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool305.5%
Kindergarten152.7%
Elementary school31457.4%
High school14927.2%
College / grad school397.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.4%
Education & healthcare 16.1%
Retail trade 13.4%
Construction 8.4%
Professional & management 6.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.2%
Public administration 5.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%
Manufacturing 4.1%
Other services 3.3%
Finance & real estate 2.9%
Wholesale trade 2.7%
Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.2%
Service13.4%
Sales & office22.7%
Natural resources & construction14.4%
Production & transportation16.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.7%
Government13.8%
Self-employed14.0%
Unpaid family workers1.6%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.9%
Carpool9.1%
Public transit0.1%
Walk0.6%
Work from home3.7%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)19.1

Poverty

All people 12.1%
Under 18 years 16.2%
18 and over 10.8%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 11.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security40.6%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security1.2%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP10.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.9%
High blood pressure39.3%
High cholesterol36.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Heart disease8.1%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma10.8%
Arthritis28.6%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.4%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking21.0%
Binge drinking13.0%
No physical activity30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.6%
Depression25.2%
Fair or poor health18.9%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health13.3%
No health insurance18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist57.9%
Cholesterol screening87.9%
Teeth loss19.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1719.5%
Disability%
Any disability21.0%
Under 187.6%
18–64 years16.0%
65 and over49.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance61.1%
Public insurance41.6%
No insurance12.6%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,27895.7%
Spanish351.5%
Other Indo-European210.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander130.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,28996.1%
Born in same state2,24794.4%
Born in different state1,78174.8%
Foreign born421.8%
Naturalized citizen923.9%
Not a US citizen3437.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian34714.6%
French27011.3%
Arab1104.6%
AncestryCount%
English632.6%
Polish271.1%
Dutch50.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.6%
Internet access88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73048

What city is ZIP code 73048 in?

ZIP code 73048 is primarily assigned to Hydro, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73048 in?

ZIP code 73048 falls within Caddo County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73048 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 73048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73048?

The median home value in ZIP code 73048 is $151,900.

Does ZIP code 73048 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 73048 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 73048?

ZIP code 73048 has an estimated population of 2,381 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73048 in?

ZIP code 73048 observes the CST timezone.

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