73573 ZIP Code — Waurika, OK

Jefferson County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73573 is located in Waurika, Oklahoma, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 194.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73573

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 $75,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

The gap between median ($53,082) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 73573 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,371

population

194.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73573 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73573

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73573. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waurika	Acceptable
Waurika	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73529 Comanche (12 mi) 73548 Hastings (12.1 mi) 73565 Ryan (13.1 mi) 76357 Byers (13.8 mi) 73569 Terral (17.6 mi) 76377 Petrolia (17.8 mi) 73456 Ringling (17.9 mi) 73568 Temple (18.3 mi) 73533 Duncan (19.1 mi) 73442 Loco (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,371
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	194.24 sq mi
Water area	3.52 sq mi
Latitude	34.1877
Longitude	-97.9471
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	58.1%	62.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	24.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	9.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,371

Population

People per sq mi

40.9

Median age

$53,082

Median household income

$34,299

Per capita income

$75,800

Median home value

$545

Median monthly rent

66.3%

Home ownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

857

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

105

167

35–44

154

138

45–54

128

55–59

153

60–64

142

123

65–74

113

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	546	23.0%
18 and over	1,825	77.0%
65 and over	412	17.4%
Median age	40.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77%

Two or more races 12.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%

Black or African American 1.3%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,945	77%
Two or more races	313	12.4%
Hispanic or Latino	154	6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	2.2%
Black or African American	33	1.3%
Other race	25	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	62.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	24.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	9.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$53,082

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.1%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 6.8%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,800
Median rent / month	$545
Owner occupied	66.3%
Renter occupied	33.7%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	84.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	5.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	2.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	33.5%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	20.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.8%
Electricity	51.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	362	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	32	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	201	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	314	34.5%
Households with children under 18	218	24.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	28.4%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	17.9%
Married	39.7%	43.2%
Separated	2.9%	7.3%
Widowed	4.6%	12.1%
Divorced	18.1%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	5.9%
Kindergarten	61	12.0%
Elementary school	210	41.3%
High school	95	18.7%
College / grad school	113	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.9%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Retail trade 6.4%

Construction 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	9.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	7.8%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 26.8%

Under 18 years 50.4%

18 and over 19.2%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	42.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	33.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	24.0%
65 and over	54.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	17.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,200	92.8%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,294	96.8%
Born in same state	2,294	96.8%
Born in different state	1,321	55.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	77	3.2%
Not a US citizen	48	62.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	367	15.5%
Italian	287	12.1%
French	174	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.9%
Polish	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	90.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73573

What city is ZIP code 73573 in?

ZIP code 73573 is primarily assigned to Waurika, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73573 in?

ZIP code 73573 falls within Jefferson County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73573?

27% of residents in ZIP code 73573 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73573?

The median home value in ZIP code 73573 is $75,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 73573?

ZIP code 73573 has an estimated population of 2,371 residents, with a density of 12 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73573?

The median household income in ZIP code 73573 is $53,082, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73573 in?

ZIP code 73573 observes the CST timezone.