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Alfalfa County
Jet, OK
73749
73749 ZIP Code — Jet, OK
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73749 is located in
Jet ,
Oklahoma ,
within Alfalfa County .
It covers approximately 90.58 square miles and serves a population of
531 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73749
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 $74,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($52,275) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 73749 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Jet
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
531
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
90.58 sq mi
Water area
0.99 sq mi
Latitude
36.7099
Longitude
-98.1748
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.9%
39.1%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
20.1%
37.2%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
40.6%
22.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$52,275
Median household income
29.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 73 13.7% 18 and over 458 86.3% 65 and over 140 26.4% Median age 53.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Group Count % White 524 98.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 4 0.8% Two or more races 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
38.9%
39.1%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
20.1%
37.2%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
40.6%
22.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.4%
1.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 0.4% $15k–$25k 6.4% $25k–$35k 5.6% $35k–$50k 11.6% $50k–$75k 31.3% $75k–$100k 2.6% $100k–$150k 17.6% $150k–$200k 11.6% $200k+ 6.4% Median income $52,275
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $74,100 Median rent / month $757 Owner occupied 83.3% Renter occupied 16.7% Vacant 31.1% Single-family detached 87.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.7% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.26
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 5.3% 1990–1999 5.0% 1980–1989 5.9% 1970–1979 8.6% 1960–1969 29.0% 1950–1959 10.9% 1940–1949 11.5% 1939 or earlier 19.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.7% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 36.4% 3 bedrooms 49.1% 4 bedrooms 5.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.4% 1 vehicle 39.1% 2 vehicles 32.6% 3 or more 27.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 50.6% Electricity 18.5% Propane / LP gas 27.0% Wood 3.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 93 39.9% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 44 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 96 41.2% Households with children under 18 33 14.2% Households with seniors (65+) 105 45.1% Average household size 2.28
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 19.6% 0.9% Married 48.4% 50.5% Separated 2.0% 1.9% Widowed 6.4% 41.6% Divorced 23.6% 5.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Graduate / professional
2.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.6% Bachelor's or higher 29.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.1% Kindergarten 12 18.8% Elementary school 30 46.9% High school 6 9.4% College / grad school 14 21.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
21.0%
Education & healthcare
16.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Professional & management
4.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.2% Service 9.9% Sales & office 33.9% Natural resources & construction 20.6% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.1% Government 21.9% Self-employed 14.2% Unpaid family workers 6.9%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.2% Carpool 10.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 10.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 17.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.8% Retirement income 18.9% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 1.7% Food stamps / SNAP 3.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.2% High blood pressure 46.1% High cholesterol 43.8% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 33.8% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 10.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 10.4% No physical activity 28.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.7% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 17.1% Poor mental health 12.7% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 14.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.4% Visited dentist 64.4% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 14.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 84 18.3%
Disability % Any disability 26.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.8% 65 and over 42.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.6% Public insurance 38.6% No insurance 13.7% Uninsured under 19 9.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 508 95.7% 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) 526 99.1% Born in same state 523 98.5% Born in different state 316 59.5% Foreign born 3 0.6% Naturalized citizen 5 0.9% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 163 30.7% Italian 110 20.7% Arab 57 10.7%
Ancestry Count % English 23 4.3% Dutch 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.9% Internet access 94.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73749
What city is ZIP code 73749 in?
ZIP code 73749 is primarily assigned to Jet, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73749 in?
ZIP code 73749 falls within Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73749 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 73749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 73749 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 73749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 73749 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 73749 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 73749 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 73749 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 73749 in?
ZIP code 73749 observes the CST timezone.
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