| ZIP Code | 73742 |
|---|---|
| City | Hennessey |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Kingfisher County |
| Area Code | 405/572 |
| Elevation | 1,068 ft |
| Latitude | 36.096292 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.921951 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40073 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.70 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.0% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 49 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,020 (49.3%) |
| Some College | 207 (10%) |
| Associates | 277 (13.4%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (2.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 457 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,667 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $179,400 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $913/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,687 |
| Vacant Units | 289 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,687 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 289 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.70 |
ZIP code 73742 is located in Hennessey, Oklahoma, within Kingfisher County. With a population of 3,808, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 73742 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,667 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73742 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $179,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $913 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 73742 is majority White (62.34%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73742 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 85%.
Overall, ZIP code 73742 in Hennessey, OK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,808 residents, a median household income of $56,667, and a median home value of $179,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.