| ZIP Code | 73772 |
|---|---|
| City | Watonga |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Blaine County |
| Area Code | 580 |
| Elevation | 1,587 ft |
| Latitude | 35.864523 |
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| Longitude | -98.421152 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 9.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 22.0% ▼ 43% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.1% ▲ 107% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 673 (31.2%) |
| Some College | 626 (29%) |
| Associates | 368 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 174 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 300 (13.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,125 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $138,100 ▼ 50% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $821/mo ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,586 |
| Vacant Units | 430 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,586 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 430 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 73772 is located in Watonga, Oklahoma, within Blaine County. With a population of 3,440, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.3 years. Economically, 73772 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,125 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73772 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $138,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $821 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 73772 is majority White (56.51%). Residents are less-educated — 22.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73772 stands at 10.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 73772 in Watonga, OK is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,440 residents, a median household income of $55,125, and a median home value of $138,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.