73521 ZIP Code, Altus, OK
73521 is a ZIP code in Altus, Oklahoma in Jackson County. It covers 186 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 73523, 73556 and 73549. 20,155 people live here in 8,098 households. With about 108 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (56% own). Median household income is $60,887, close to the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Altus, OK
- County: Jackson County
- Land area: 186 sq mi
- Population: 20,155
- Median household income: $60,887
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,155 |
| Households | 8,098 |
| Median household income | $60,887 |
| Income per person | $32,970 |
| Median age | 34.8 |
| Homeowners | 56.5% |
| Median home value | $160,600 |
| Median rent | $861 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% |
| Broadband internet | 90.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 17.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 3.9% |
| $15–25K | 9.1% |
| $25–35K | 10.4% |
| $35–50K | 12.9% |
| $50–75K | 16.9% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.9% |
| $150–200K | 6.4% |
| $200K+ | 4.9% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.4% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 10.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 24.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.7% |
| Rented | 35.2% |
| Vacant | 18.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 81.7% |
| Townhome | 2.8% |
| 2–4 units | 4.8% |
| 5–19 units | 5.6% |
| 20+ units | 2.9% |
| Mobile / other | 2.1% |
Businesses in 73521
435 business establishments with 5,454 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 90
- Accommodation and Food Services: 51
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 51
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 48
- Finance and Insurance: 42
- Construction: 29
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 28
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 24
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 73523 — Altus city, OK (2.2 mi)
- 73556 — Martha town, OK (7.5 mi)
- 73549 — Headrick town, OK (9.3 mi)
- 73560 — Olustee town, OK (9.7 mi)
- 73526 — Blair town, OK (11.3 mi)
- 73539 — Elmer town, OK (12.4 mi)
- 73570 — Tipton town, OK (14.1 mi)
- 73532 — East Duke town, OK (15.6 mi)
Areas that include 73521
- Altus, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Friendship, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Jackson County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 73521, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 73521 in?
- 73521 is a Altus, OK mailing address. By land area, 10% lies inside Altus; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 73521 in?
- 73521 is in Jackson County.
- What is the population of 73521?
- About 20,155 people (±230), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 20,209.
- What is the median household income in 73521?
- $60,887 (±$8,060), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 73521?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 73521 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 73521?
- The closest, measured center to center: 73523 (2.2 mi, Altus), 73556 (7.5 mi, Martha), 73549 (9.3 mi, Headrick), 73560 (9.7 mi, Olustee), 73526 (11.3 mi, Blair) and 73539 (12.4 mi, Elmer).
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