73449 ZIP Code — Mead, OK

Bryan County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73449 is located in Mead, Oklahoma, within Bryan County. It covers approximately 36.46 square miles and serves a population of 3,001 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73449

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,363. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 73449 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,001

population

36.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73449 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73449

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73449. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mead	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74701 Durant (8.1 mi) 74731 Cartwright (8.2 mi) 73439 Kingston (9.6 mi) 74730 Calera (10.1 mi) 74733 Colbert (12 mi) 73446 Madill (12.3 mi) 74748 Kenefic (13.4 mi) 73450 Milburn (14.3 mi) 75076 Pottsboro (14.8 mi) 75020 Denison (14.8 mi) 75021 Denison (17.6 mi) 73440 Lebanon (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,001
Population density	82 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	36.46 sq mi
Water area	11.47 sq mi
Latitude	33.9933
Longitude	-96.5452
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	41.8%	52.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,001

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$47,363

Median household income

$29,331

Per capita income

$131,900

Median home value

$874

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

1,445

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

198

25–34

179

182

35–44

166

174

45–54

158

201

55–59

182

60–64

149

65–74

136

200

75–84

182

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	473	15.8%
18 and over	2,528	84.2%
65 and over	684	22.8%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.6%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 1.6%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,199	71%
American Indian / Alaska Native	452	14.6%
Two or more races	265	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	97	3.1%
Other race	50	1.6%
Black or African American	34	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.8%	52.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	45.9%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 23.0%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	23.0%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	5.0%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$47,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 28.4%

$100k–$150k 32.7%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,900
Median rent / month	$874
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	56.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	14.5%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	37.4%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.3%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	742	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	78	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	265	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	270	19.9%
Households with children under 18	289	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	551	40.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	10.3%
Married	53.1%	56.1%
Separated	0.1%	7.3%
Widowed	5.2%	9.5%
Divorced	15.2%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.4%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	61	12.8%
Kindergarten	44	9.3%
Elementary school	184	38.7%
High school	74	15.6%
College / grad school	112	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 24.0%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 11.5%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Professional & management 3.4%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Other services 2.6%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	39.5%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	3.1%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	26.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.0%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 29.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	361	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.7%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,846	94.8%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,979	99.3%
Born in same state	2,973	99.1%
Born in different state	1,527	50.9%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	22	0.7%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	546	18.2%
Arab	449	15%
French	286	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	0.6%
Dutch	19	0.6%
German	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73449

What city is ZIP code 73449 in?

ZIP code 73449 is primarily assigned to Mead, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73449 in?

ZIP code 73449 falls within Bryan County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73449?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 73449 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 73449 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73449?

18% of residents in ZIP code 73449 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73449 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 73449 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 73449 in?

ZIP code 73449 observes the CST timezone.