73086 ZIP Code — Sulphur, OK

Murray County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73086 is located in Sulphur, Oklahoma, within Murray County. It covers approximately 159.01 square miles and serves a population of 8,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73086

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,616. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 73086 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,480
population
159.01
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73086 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73086

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City Status
Sulphur Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74856 Mill Creek (12.5 mi) 74865 Roff (12.8 mi) 73030 Davis (13 mi) 73098 Wynnewood (15.5 mi) 73458 Springer (16 mi) 74843 Fitzhugh (16.7 mi) 74872 Stratford (18.2 mi) 73460 Tishomingo (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 8,480
Population density 53 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 099
Geography
Land area 159.01 sq mi
Water area 5.91 sq mi
Latitude 34.4847
Longitude -96.9660
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 46.7% 47.7% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 33.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 16.3% 18.1%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

8,480
Population
53
People per sq mi
43.3
Median age
$60,616
Median household income
$32,279
Per capita income
$154,900
Median home value
$871
Median monthly rent
76.1%
Home ownership
15.1%
Poverty rate
0.4%
Unemployment
3,430
Housing units
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
284
Under 5
271
248
5–9
236
292
10–14
278
332
15–19
316
248
20–24
236
407
25–34
387
457
35–44
435
501
45–54
477
332
55–59
315
368
60–64
350
450
65–74
428
270
75–84
256
157
85+
149
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 182,00423.6%
18 and over6,47676.4%
65 and over1,71020.2%
Median age43.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.9%
Two or more races 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Other race 2%
Black or African American 0.9%
GroupCount%
White5,97167.9%
Two or more races1,27914.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native97811.1%
Hispanic or Latino3203.6%
Other race1762%
Black or African American760.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.7% 47.7% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 36.7% 33.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 14.6% 16.3% 18.1%
Over $200k 2.0% 2.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 10.5%
$25k–$35k 7.0%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 21.6%
$75k–$100k 11.9%
$100k–$150k 16.6%
$150k–$200k 5.7%
$200k+ 4.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k10.5%
$25k–$35k7.0%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k21.6%
$75k–$100k11.9%
$100k–$150k16.6%
$150k–$200k5.7%
$200k+4.4%
Median income$60,616

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.7%
$50k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 23.2%
$150k–$200k 19.0%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 11.3%
$500k–$1M 6.6%
$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$154,900
Median rent / month$871
Owner occupied76.1%
Renter occupied23.9%
Vacant25.9%
Single-family detached78.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.4%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20197.3%
2000–200915.0%
1990–199910.5%
1980–198914.5%
1970–197919.9%
1960–196910.5%
1950–195910.0%
1940–19493.8%
1939 or earlier8.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.4%
1 bedroom7.5%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms49.5%
4 bedrooms13.6%
5+ bedrooms0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.6%
1 vehicle30.9%
2 vehicles37.2%
3 or more28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas28.2%
Electricity57.4%
Propane / LP gas8.1%
Fuel oil2.5%
Wood0.8%
Solar0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family1,53549.7%
Cohabiting couple1083.5%
Male householder, no spouse53617.3%
Female householder, no spouse91129.5%
Households with children under 1879725.8%
Households with seniors (65+)1,13136.6%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.2%18.6%
Married52.8%47.7%
Separated1.4%2.8%
Widowed2.6%16.8%
Divorced18.1%14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 39.7%
Some college, no degree 22.8%
Associate's degree 5.5%
Bachelor's degree 14.0%
Graduate / professional 4.4%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.4%
Bachelor's or higher18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1668.5%
Kindergarten753.8%
Elementary school90446.4%
High school38819.9%
College / grad school41621.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%
Retail trade 11.9%
Construction 8.9%
Manufacturing 6.9%
Public administration 6.2%
Other services 5.9%
Finance & real estate 5.7%
Professional & management 5.5%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Information 4.6%
Agriculture & mining 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.9%
Service21.4%
Sales & office18.4%
Natural resources & construction14.6%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.2%
Government20.1%
Self-employed8.7%
Unpaid family workers1.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.2%
Carpool7.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.1%
Work from home2.5%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)20.3

Poverty

All people 15.1%
Under 18 years 22.4%
18 and over 12.8%
Married-couple families 6.6%
Female-led households 21.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.2%
Retirement income25.0%
Supplemental Security8.0%
Cash public assistance2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP11.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure41.5%
High cholesterol38.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.9%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease9.8%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.5%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.9%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health19.7%
Poor mental health16.4%
Poor physical health13.9%
No health insurance17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist55.2%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss19.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans70710.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 183.8%
18–64 years22.3%
65 and over44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.3%
Public insurance42.5%
No insurance12.4%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only7,92593.5%
Spanish911.1%
Other Indo-European630.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)8,38998.9%
Born in same state8,24497.2%
Born in different state5,75967.9%
Foreign born1451.7%
Naturalized citizen911.1%
Not a US citizen4044.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French8259.7%
Arab6307.4%
Italian6067.1%
AncestryCount%
Polish1331.6%
English500.6%
German180.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.4%
Internet access89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73086

What city is ZIP code 73086 in?

ZIP code 73086 is primarily assigned to Sulphur, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73086 in?

ZIP code 73086 falls within Murray County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73086 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 73086 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73086?

15% of residents in ZIP code 73086 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73086 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 73086 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73086?

The median home value in ZIP code 73086 is $154,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 73086 in?

ZIP code 73086 observes the CST timezone.

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