73461 ZIP Code — Wapanucka, OK

Johnston County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73461 is located in Wapanucka, Oklahoma, within Johnston County. It covers approximately 72.63 square miles and serves a population of 759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73461

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 $99,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $48,382. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

759
population
72.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73461 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73461

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City Status
Wapanucka Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
73432 Coleman (8.6 mi) 73460 Tishomingo (11 mi) 74572 Tupelo (11.2 mi) 73450 Milburn (13.8 mi) 74748 Kenefic (15.1 mi) 74871 Stonewall (16.1 mi) 74856 Mill Creek (19.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 759
Population density 10 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 069
Geography
Land area 72.63 sq mi
Water area 0.57 sq mi
Latitude 34.3972
Longitude -96.4956
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 62.3% 57.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 30.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 11.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

759
Population
10
People per sq mi
33.9
Median age
$48,382
Median household income
$21,801
Per capita income
$99,600
Median home value
$696
Median monthly rent
69.3%
Home ownership
27.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
292
Housing units
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
33
27
5–9
30
33
10–14
38
21
15–19
25
16
20–24
18
58
25–34
67
48
35–44
55
32
45–54
37
17
55–59
20
15
60–64
17
42
65–74
47
13
75–84
15
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1822429.5%
18 and over53570.5%
65 and over12416.3%
Median age33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.5%
Two or more races 15.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Black or African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Other race 0.5%
GroupCount%
White52767.5%
Two or more races12215.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native577.3%
Black or African American496.3%
Hispanic or Latino222.8%
Other race40.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.3% 57.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 30.8% 30.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 11.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 4.1%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 15.2%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 15.2%
$50k–$75k 19.3%
$75k–$100k 9.3%
$100k–$150k 11.5%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.1%
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k15.2%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k15.2%
$50k–$75k19.3%
$75k–$100k9.3%
$100k–$150k11.5%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$48,382

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%
$50k–$100k 23.5%
$100k–$150k 12.8%
$150k–$200k 4.8%
$200k–$300k 23.0%
$300k–$500k 5.9%
$500k–$1M 2.1%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$99,600
Median rent / month$696
Owner occupied69.3%
Renter occupied30.7%
Vacant28.0%
Single-family detached76.3%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes22.1%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.63

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.5%
2000–200912.0%
1990–199916.3%
1980–198914.7%
1970–197926.1%
1960–196912.0%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19492.1%
1939 or earlier5.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom5.3%
2 bedrooms32.0%
3 bedrooms55.5%
4 bedrooms5.1%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.6%
1 vehicle29.6%
2 vehicles28.5%
3 or more36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity48.5%
Propane / LP gas41.1%
Wood4.4%
No fuel used0.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14654.1%
Cohabiting couple197.0%
Male householder, no spouse5018.5%
Female householder, no spouse5520.4%
Households with children under 1811442.2%
Households with seniors (65+)9334.4%
Average household size2.81

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married15.0%20.7%
Married57.5%54.5%
Separated1.1%1.0%
Widowed5.7%12.1%
Divorced20.7%11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 42.2%
Some college, no degree 22.2%
Associate's degree 4.9%
Bachelor's degree 14.5%
Graduate / professional 3.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.3%
Bachelor's or higher18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool229.3%
Kindergarten41.7%
Elementary school10745.1%
High school4418.6%
College / grad school6025.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.2%
Manufacturing 19.0%
Education & healthcare 16.4%
Construction 9.3%
Professional & management 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%
Public administration 4.5%
Agriculture & mining 3.3%
Finance & real estate 1.9%
Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts24.9%
Service11.2%
Sales & office23.8%
Natural resources & construction10.8%
Production & transportation29.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.2%
Government17.5%
Self-employed5.6%
Unpaid family workers0.7%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone81.6%
Carpool15.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home3.0%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)30.2

Poverty

All people 27.5%
Under 18 years 44.9%
18 and over 20.6%
Married-couple families 10.3%
Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.8%
Retirement income21.9%
Supplemental Security5.2%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP20.7%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.4%
High blood pressure43.1%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease9.2%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis31.5%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.1%
Binge drinking12.7%
No physical activity33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.9%
Depression25.5%
Fair or poor health21.9%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health15.0%
No health insurance18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.9%
Visited dentist54.0%
Cholesterol screening88.5%
Teeth loss21.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans489.0%
Disability%
Any disability21.1%
Under 189.8%
18–64 years20.2%
65 and over44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance42.8%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance14.5%
Uninsured under 199.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only69892.0%
Spanish40.6%
Other Indo-European40.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)75599.5%
Born in same state75599.5%
Born in different state47963.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.5%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab8811.6%
Italian729.5%
French537%
AncestryCount%
English10.1%
Polish10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.6%
Internet access82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73461

What city is ZIP code 73461 in?

ZIP code 73461 is primarily assigned to Wapanucka, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73461 in?

ZIP code 73461 falls within Johnston County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73461?

28% of residents in ZIP code 73461 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73461 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 73461 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73461?

The median home value in ZIP code 73461 is $99,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 73461?

ZIP code 73461 has an estimated population of 759 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73461 in?

ZIP code 73461 observes the CST timezone.

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