Zip code 73559: Mountain Park, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 73559
73559 is a rural zip code in Mountain Park, Oklahoma (Kiowa County), covering 137 sq mi of land. About 345 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 52.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $28,438 a year, about 35% of the national median of $80,734. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $91,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $543 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.7 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; management; and office and administrative support.
How 73559 compares
Only about 345 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Government workers31.5%99thU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%67th of 627 in OK
- Median age52.597thU.S. 38.9 · OK 3750th of 628 in OK
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%47th of 628 in OK
- Unemployment rate11.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%28th of 627 in OK
- Veterans12.9%96thU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%69th of 628 in OK
- Housing vacancy25.6%96thU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%99th of 624 in OK
- Poverty rate19.5%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%205th of 623 in OK
- 79thU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467101st of 622 in OK
- 76thU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%401st of 626 in OK
- Average commute27.7 min61stU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min184th of 618 in OK
- 57thU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%119th of 603 in OK
- 43rdU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%287th of 627 in OK
- Residents under 1821.2%42ndU.S. 22% · OK 24%423rd of 628 in OK
- Diversity index43.541stU.S. 61.4 · OK 58378th of 628 in OK
- 33rdU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%179th of 628 in OK
- Homeownership rate59.3%31stU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%543rd of 623 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$37,03114thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779434th of 625 in OK
- Per capita income$27,73213thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624408th of 627 in OK
- Work from home6.3%13thU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%354th of 628 in OK
- 3rdU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%489th of 628 in OK
- 3rdU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%595th of 627 in OK
- Median home value$91,7002ndU.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800521st of 602 in OK
- Population3451stU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634537th of 628 in OK
- Population density3/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi604th of 628 in OK
- Median household income$28,4381stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039603rd of 606 in OK
- 1stU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014526th of 546 in OK
- Broadband access71.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%563rd of 623 in OK
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%529th of 627 in OK
| Measure | 73559 | Kiowa | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government workers | 31.5% | 22.5% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 67th of 627 | |
| Median age | 52.5 | 42.4 | 37 | 38.9 | 50th of 628 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31% | 20.3% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 47th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 11.2% | 5.2% | 5% | 5.2% | 28th of 627 | |
| Veterans | 12.9% | 7.2% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 69th of 628 | |
| Housing vacancy | 25.6% | 26.3% | 12% | 10.1% | 99th of 624 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.5% | 22.9% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 205th of 623 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.475 | 0.455 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 101st of 622 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11% | 8.9% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 401st of 626 | |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 23.2 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 184th of 618 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 52.4% | 57.6% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 119th of 603 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9% | 8.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 287th of 627 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.2% | 24.1% | 24% | 22% | 423rd of 628 | |
| Diversity index | 43.5 | 46.1 | 58 | 61.4 | 378th of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 16.7% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 179th of 628 | |
| Homeownership rate | 59.3% | 69.7% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 543rd of 623 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $37,031 | $34,422 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 434th of 625 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,732 | $26,364 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 408th of 627 | |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 354th of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.6% | 1% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 489th of 628 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.5% | 12.8% | 10.6% | 10% | 595th of 627 | |
| Median home value | $91,700 | $96,100 | $199,800 | $332,700 | 521st of 602 | |
| Population | 345 | 8,383 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 537th of 628 | |
| Population density | 3/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 604th of 628 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $28,438 | $44,962 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 603rd of 606 | |
| Median gross rent | $543 | $780 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 526th of 546 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 71.2% | 86.6% | 88.9% | 91% | 563rd of 623 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 529th 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
- White73%
- Black2%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 177
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 37.9%
- Married couples
- 26.6%
- Living alone
- 58.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.9%
- Male / female
- 46% / 54%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 59.3%
- Vacant
- 25.6%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 5.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 52.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 25.4%
- Home value to income
- 3.2× (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 | 73559 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $54,196 | $74,888 |
| Service | $31,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,938 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $11,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.8%
- Households with broadband
- 71.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 40.7%
- No internet access
- 27.7%
- Without health insurance
- 11%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Mountain Park
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Kiowa County
- Center point
- 34.7300° N, 98.9405° W
- Land area
- 137 sq mi
- Water area
- 9.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
73559 spans 2 counties
- Kiowa County85% of land
- Comanche County15% of land
Zip codes near 73559
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73566 | Snyder, OK | 7.9 mi | $42,135 |
| 73564 | Roosevelt, OK | 8.8 mi | $69,286 |
| 73552 | Indiahoma, OK | 12 mi | $85,500 |
| 73549 | Headrick, OK | 13 mi | $190,871 |
| 73555 | Manitou, OK | 16 mi | $66,250 |
| 73570 | Tipton, OK | 18 mi | $66,528 |
| 73526 | Blair, OK | 19 mi | $65,536 |
| 73523 | Altus Afb, OK | 20 mi | — |
| 73558 | Meers, OK · PO box | 21 mi | — |
| 73527 | Cache, OK | 21 mi | $74,526 |
| 73041 | Gotebo, OK | 21 mi | $55,625 |
| 73651 | Hobart, OK | 22 mi | $41,273 |
Questions about 73559
What city is zip code 73559?
73559 is assigned to Mountain Park, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 73559 in?
73559 is mostly in Kiowa County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 73559?
About 345 people live in 73559, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 73559 in?
73559 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 73559?
The median household income in 73559 is $28,438.
What zip codes are near 73559?
The closest zip codes to 73559 are 73566, 73564, 73552, 73549, 73555.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73559, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.