73662 ZIP Code — Sayre, OK

Beckham County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73662 is located in Sayre, Oklahoma, within Beckham County. It covers approximately 335.23 square miles and serves a population of 7,589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73662

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $57,734. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% 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 73662 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,589

population

335.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73662 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73662

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73662. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sayre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73644 Elk City (12.6 mi) 73645 Erick (13.3 mi) 73627 Carter (14.1 mi) 73673 Willow (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,589
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	335.23 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	35.3273
Longitude	-99.6664
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	54.7%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

7,589

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$57,734

Median household income

$17,265

Per capita income

$125,100

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

67.2%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

1,518

Housing units

7.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

192

Under 5

229

5–9

102

362

10–14

161

341

15–19

152

206

20–24

968

25–34

430

1,046

35–44

464

632

45–54

281

375

55–59

166

398

60–64

177

335

65–74

148

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,384	18.2%
18 and over	6,205	81.8%
65 and over	730	9.6%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

Black or African American 13.4%

Two or more races 8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	5,388	67.6%
Black or African American	1,069	13.4%
Two or more races	637	8%
Hispanic or Latino	387	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	235	2.9%
Other race	234	2.9%
Asian	26	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.4%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	23.7%
$100k–$150k	9.7%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$57,734

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.0%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,100
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	67.2%
Renter occupied	32.8%
Vacant	18.5%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	14.0%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	17.4%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	13.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	36.3%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.9%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	35.9%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	738	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	43	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	394	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	514	30.4%
Households with children under 18	540	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	29.6%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.5%	22.0%
Married	25.2%	51.5%
Separated	3.2%	1.9%
Widowed	2.3%	10.3%
Divorced	21.9%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 21.1%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 1.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	3.3%
Kindergarten	103	6.8%
Elementary school	665	43.7%
High school	429	28.2%
College / grad school	275	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Public administration 14.0%

Education & healthcare 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Finance & real estate 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Construction 6.8%

Retail trade 6.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Other services 2.4%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	8.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.2%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.1%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 43.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	22.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	24.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	52.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	408	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.1%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,312	96.3%
Spanish	52	0.7%
Other Indo-European	52	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,501	98.8%
Born in same state	7,473	98.5%
Born in different state	5,058	66.6%
Foreign born	28	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	88	1.2%
Not a US citizen	6	6.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	923	12.2%
Italian	731	9.6%
French	579	7.6%
English	91	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	69	0.9%
German	17	0.2%
Dutch	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.3%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73662

What city is ZIP code 73662 in?

ZIP code 73662 is primarily assigned to Sayre, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73662 in?

ZIP code 73662 falls within Beckham County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73662?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73662?

18% of residents in ZIP code 73662 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73662?

The median home value in ZIP code 73662 is $125,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 73662?

ZIP code 73662 has an estimated population of 7,589 residents, with a density of 23 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73662 in?

ZIP code 73662 observes the CST timezone.