Zip code 73053: Lookeba, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 73053
73053 is a rural zip code in Lookeba, Oklahoma (Caddo County), covering 75 sq mi of land. About 703 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 40.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $76,591 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $168,800, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 78% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $681 a month.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.4 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 73053 compares
- 99thU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%43rd of 627 in OK
- Housing vacancy19.7%93rdU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%208th of 624 in OK
- Uninsured rate12.8%83rdWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%322nd of 626 in OK
- Government workers17.5%74thU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%371st of 627 in OK
- Homeownership rate77.8%73rdU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%313th of 623 in OK
- Median age40.662ndU.S. 38.9 · OK 37289th of 628 in OK
- Poverty rate12.4%58thU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%434th of 623 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$51,06058thU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,77986th of 625 in OK
- Median household income$76,59146thU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039111th of 606 in OK
- Per capita income$38,46045thU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624114th of 627 in OK
- 43rdU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%454th of 628 in OK
- Residents under 1821.3%43rdU.S. 22% · OK 24%417th of 628 in OK
- Broadband access91.1%42ndU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%141st of 623 in OK
- Veterans5.1%40thU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%481st of 628 in OK
- 39thU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%321st of 627 in OK
- Diversity index40.437thU.S. 61.4 · OK 58436th of 628 in OK
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%121st of 628 in OK
- Average commute23.4 min32ndU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min354th of 618 in OK
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%341st of 628 in OK
- 15thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467477th of 622 in OK
- Median home value$168,80014thU.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800191st of 602 in OK
- 8thU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%477th of 627 in OK
- 2ndU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014445th of 546 in OK
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%494th of 603 in OK
- Population7031stU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634454th of 628 in OK
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi462nd of 628 in OK
- Work from home1.6%1stU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%558th of 628 in OK
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%462nd of 627 in OK
| Measure | 73053 | Caddo | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-employed workers | 23.3% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 43rd of 627 | |
| Housing vacancy | 19.7% | 21.6% | 12% | 10.1% | 208th of 624 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.8% | 16.8% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 322nd of 626 | |
| Government workers | 17.5% | 22.4% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 371st of 627 | |
| Homeownership rate | 77.8% | 72.7% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 313th of 623 | |
| Median age | 40.6 | 37.8 | 37 | 38.9 | 289th of 628 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.4% | 18.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 434th of 623 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $51,060 | $40,062 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 86th of 625 | |
| Median household income | $76,591 | $55,353 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 111th of 606 | |
| Per capita income | $38,460 | $27,153 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 114th of 627 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.6% | 15.7% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 454th of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.3% | 23% | 24% | 22% | 417th of 628 | |
| Broadband access | 91.1% | 83.9% | 88.9% | 91% | 141st of 623 | |
| Veterans | 5.1% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 481st of 628 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% | 5.8% | 5% | 5.2% | 321st of 627 | |
| Diversity index | 40.4 | 64.6 | 58 | 61.4 | 436th of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.8% | 4.4% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 121st of 628 | |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 23.8 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 354th of 618 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.7% | 15.8% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 341st of 628 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.392 | 0.419 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 477th of 622 | |
| Median home value | $168,800 | $115,700 | $199,800 | $332,700 | 191st of 602 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6% | 7.4% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 477th of 627 | |
| Median gross rent | $681 | $734 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 445th of 546 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 22.9% | 37.1% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 494th of 603 | |
| Population | 703 | 26,447 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 454th of 628 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 21/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 462nd of 628 | |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 5.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 558th of 628 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 462nd of 627 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White76%
- Black0%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American6%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 248
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Family households
- 66.5%
- Married couples
- 53.6%
- Living alone
- 20.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.1%
- Male / female
- 57% / 43%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 309
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Vacant
- 19.7%
- Median year built
- 1978
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 22.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 73053 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $45,833 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $51,413 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $115,208 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 87.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.1%
- Households with broadband
- 91.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 54.4%
- No internet access
- 7.3%
- Without health insurance
- 12.8%
- Limited-English households
- 5.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lookeba
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Caddo County
- Center point
- 35.3559° N, 98.4121° W
- Land area
- 75 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 73053
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73009 | Binger, OK | 5.3 mi | $59,625 |
| 73033 | Eakly, OK | 8.7 mi | $60,938 |
| 73047 | Hinton, OK | 8.9 mi | $63,784 |
| 73001 | Albert, OK | 9 mi | — |
| 73048 | Hydro, OK | 12 mi | $58,000 |
| 73042 | Gracemont, OK | 13 mi | $55,556 |
| 73021 | Colony, OK | 15 mi | $50,179 |
| 73038 | Fort Cobb, OK | 16 mi | $57,500 |
| 73040 | Geary, OK | 20 mi | $61,328 |
| 73059 | Minco, OK | 21 mi | $73,125 |
| 73096 | Weatherford, OK | 21 mi | $59,138 |
| 73014 | Calumet, OK | 22 mi | $81,875 |
Questions about 73053
What city is zip code 73053?
73053 is assigned to Lookeba, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 73053 in?
73053 is in Caddo County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of 73053?
About 703 people live in 73053, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 73053 in?
73053 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 73053?
The median household income in 73053 is $76,591.
What zip codes are near 73053?
The closest zip codes to 73053 are 73009, 73033, 73047, 73001, 73048.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73053, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.