73853 ZIP Code — Mutual, OK

Woodward County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73853 is located in Mutual, Oklahoma, within Woodward County. It covers approximately 137.48 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73853

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,038. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 73853 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and elevated reliance on food assistance.

527

population

137.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mutual	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73859 Vici (12.7 mi) 73857 Sharon (15.4 mi) 73835 Camargo (17.3 mi) 73663 Seiling (17.9 mi) 73852 Mooreland (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	153

Geography
Land area	137.48 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.2324
Longitude	-99.0890
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	25.7%	45.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	33.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	16.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$89,038

Median household income

$31,067

Per capita income

$192,100

Median home value

$1,117

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

6.1%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

203

Housing units

47.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	132	25.0%
18 and over	395	75.0%
65 and over	67	12.7%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Two or more races 5.5%

Other race 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	468	83.3%
Hispanic or Latino	35	6.2%
Two or more races	31	5.5%
Other race	23	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.7%	45.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	33.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	31.1%	16.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.1%	4.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 31.8%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	31.8%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	18.2%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$89,038

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 28.8%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 8.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,100
Median rent / month	$1,117
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.8%
Vacant	19.7%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	14.2%
1939 or earlier	22.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	18.2%
3 or more	69.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	74.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	80.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	3	1.6%
Female householder, no spouse	30	15.6%
Households with children under 18	82	42.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	20.8%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	21.4%
Married	74.1%	62.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.6%
Divorced	1.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 19.6%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 20.6%

Graduate / professional 26.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	47.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	11.3%
Kindergarten	15	10.6%
Elementary school	62	44.0%
High school	44	31.2%
College / grad school	4	2.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.4%

Transportation & utilities 19.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Professional & management 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	7.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.8%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.4%
Government	35.5%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.4%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 6.1%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.2%
Retirement income	16.1%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.6%
Public insurance	17.1%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	510	96.8%
Spanish	1	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	514	97.5%
Born in same state	510	96.8%
Born in different state	417	79.1%
Foreign born	4	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.5%
Not a US citizen	6	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	38	7.2%
Italian	23	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	1.9%
Arab	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73853

What city is ZIP code 73853 in?

ZIP code 73853 is primarily assigned to Mutual, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73853 in?

ZIP code 73853 falls within Woodward County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73853 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 73853 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73853?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73853?

The median home value in ZIP code 73853 is $192,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 73853?

ZIP code 73853 has an estimated population of 527 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73853 in?

ZIP code 73853 observes the CST timezone.