73772 ZIP Code — Watonga, OK

Blaine County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73772 is located in Watonga, Oklahoma, within Blaine County. It covers approximately 240.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73772

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 $156,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $55,625. 32% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 73772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,652

population

240.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73772 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73772

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73772. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watonga	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73744 Hitchcock (9.9 mi) 73043 Greenfield (10 mi) 73724 Canton (10.4 mi) 73763 Okeene (15.2 mi) 73646 Fay (15.2 mi) 73040 Geary (16.7 mi) 73658 Oakwood (17.3 mi) 73755 Longdale (17.5 mi) 73756 Loyal (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,652
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	240.90 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	35.8873
Longitude	-98.4215
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	53.2%	50.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,652

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$24,708

Per capita income

$156,900

Median home value

$838

Median monthly rent

64.4%

Home ownership

13.7%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,124

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

179

10–14

120

15–19

112

20–24

440

25–34

222

379

35–44

192

317

45–54

160

214

55–59

108

170

60–64

179

65–74

103

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	718	19.7%
18 and over	2,934	80.3%
65 and over	454	12.4%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.8%

Black or African American 9.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 4.7%

Group	Count	%
White	2,530	65.8%
Black or African American	363	9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	300	7.8%
Two or more races	279	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	193	5%
Other race	180	4.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.2%	50.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.8%	28.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.6%	3.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 19.9%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k–$300k 28.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,900
Median rent / month	$838
Owner occupied	64.4%
Renter occupied	35.6%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	18.0%
1950–1959	16.3%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	32.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.5%
Electricity	43.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	680	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	40	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	184	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	307	25.4%
Households with children under 18	410	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	371	30.6%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	11.9%
Married	42.0%	61.2%
Separated	2.9%	0.8%
Widowed	3.9%	12.5%
Divorced	9.3%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 38.0%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.9%
Kindergarten	74	10.0%
Elementary school	366	49.3%
High school	229	30.8%
College / grad school	45	6.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Professional & management 11.5%

Construction 9.2%

Wholesale trade 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Retail trade 7.1%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.9%
Government	21.0%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 13.7%

Under 18 years 15.0%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 55.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	20.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	33.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.3%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	8.4%
65 and over	25.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,542	97.0%
Spanish	360	10.2%
Other Indo-European	360	10.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,173	86.9%
Born in same state	3,173	86.9%
Born in different state	2,138	58.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	479	13.1%
Not a US citizen	19	4.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	262	7.2%
Italian	210	5.8%
Arab	138	3.8%
English	44	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	0.5%
Polish	13	0.4%
Dutch	11	0.3%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.2%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73772

What city is ZIP code 73772 in?

ZIP code 73772 is primarily assigned to Watonga, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73772 in?

ZIP code 73772 falls within Blaine County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73772?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 73772?

The median home value in ZIP code 73772 is $156,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 73772?

ZIP code 73772 has an estimated population of 3,652 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73772?

The median household income in ZIP code 73772 is $55,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73772 in?

ZIP code 73772 observes the CST timezone.