73568 ZIP Code — Temple, OK

Cotton County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73568 is located in Temple, Oklahoma, within Cotton County. It covers approximately 91.54 square miles and serves a population of 964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73568

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 $60,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $29,671. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% 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 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 73568 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

964

population

91.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Temple	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73548 Hastings (6.7 mi) 73562 Randlett (8.4 mi) 76357 Byers (11.3 mi) 73572 Walters (13.5 mi) 76377 Petrolia (15.1 mi) 73531 Devol (17.2 mi) 76305 Wichita Falls (17.7 mi) 73543 Geronimo (18.3 mi) 73573 Waurika (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	964
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	033

Geography
Land area	91.54 sq mi
Water area	1.85 sq mi
Latitude	34.2239
Longitude	-98.2650
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	67.6%	51.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

964

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$29,671

Median household income

$24,280

Per capita income

$60,300

Median home value

$582

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

30.4%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

531

Housing units

10.0%

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	153	15.9%
18 and over	811	84.1%
65 and over	256	26.6%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75%

Black or African American 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Other race 6.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	773	75%
Black or African American	67	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	66	6.4%
Other race	64	6.2%
Two or more races	43	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.6%	51.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	28.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.5%	18.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 21.1%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	21.1%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$29,671

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.4%

$50k–$100k 42.4%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,300
Median rent / month	$582
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	87.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	2.2%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	24.3%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	23.5%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.1%
Electricity	35.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.5%
Male householder, no spouse	74	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	102	25.3%
Households with children under 18	95	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	44.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.0%	11.3%
Married	38.4%	58.6%
Separated	6.4%	3.4%
Widowed	5.8%	9.4%
Divorced	15.3%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 51.7%

Some college, no degree 12.1%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	9.8%
Kindergarten	8	6.6%
Elementary school	32	26.2%
High school	46	37.7%
College / grad school	24	19.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Public administration 9.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 7.8%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Other services 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Retail trade 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	25.3%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.5%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	10.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	12.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 30.4%

Under 18 years 39.9%

18 and over 28.5%

Married-couple families 21.3%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	21.3%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	20.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	110	13.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.7%
Under 18	19.0%
18–64 years	29.6%
65 and over	45.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.0%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	16.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	914	94.8%
Spanish	26	2.8%
Other Indo-European	16	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	948	98.3%
Born in same state	944	97.9%
Born in different state	565	58.6%
Foreign born	4	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	268	27.8%
Italian	122	12.7%
French	24	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.6%
Polish	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73568

What city is ZIP code 73568 in?

ZIP code 73568 is primarily assigned to Temple, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73568 in?

ZIP code 73568 falls within Cotton County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73568?

30% of residents in ZIP code 73568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73568 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 73568 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73568?

10% 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 73568 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 73568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 73568 in?

ZIP code 73568 observes the CST timezone.