| ZIP Code | 73521 |
|---|---|
| City | Altus |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code | 580 |
| Elevation | 1,407 ft |
| Latitude | 34.634457 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -99.315307 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40065 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 15.4% ▲ 54% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.1% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 185 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,057 (26.4%) |
| Some College | 1,433 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 2,149 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,657 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,101 (26.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,857 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,900 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $896/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,975 |
| Vacant Units | 1,785 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,785 |
| Owner Occupied | 58.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 41.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 73521 is located in Altus, Oklahoma, within Jackson County. With a population of 20,352, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.6 years. Economically, 73521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,857 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $896 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (58.7%) and renters (41.3%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 73521 is majority White (59.81%). Residents are well-educated — 41.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73521 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 73521 in Altus, OK is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 20,352 residents, a median household income of $59,857, and a median home value of $150,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.