Zip code 73939: Goodwell, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 73939
73939 is a rural zip code in Goodwell, Oklahoma (Texas County), covering 405 sq mi of land. About 1,421 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 27.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $72,813 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $163,900, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $788 a month.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; education; and office and administrative support.
How 73939 compares
- Housing vacancy36.5%99thU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%33rd of 624 in OK
- Government workers41.3%99thU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%18th of 627 in OK
- Uninsured rate13.1%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%314th of 626 in OK
- 59thU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%44th of 628 in OK
- 56thU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%246th of 627 in OK
- Diversity index49.351stU.S. 61.4 · OK 58293rd of 628 in OK
- 48thU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%105th of 628 in OK
- Homeownership rate66.7%45thU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%495th of 623 in OK
- Median household income$72,81340thU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039132nd of 606 in OK
- Veterans4.5%32ndU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%532nd of 628 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$42,75032ndU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779232nd of 625 in OK
- Residents under 1819.6%28thU.S. 22% · OK 24%487th of 628 in OK
- Average commute21.5 min20thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min435th of 618 in OK
- Poverty rate5.6%16thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%584th of 623 in OK
- 16thU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%564th of 628 in OK
- Per capita income$27,87713thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624399th of 627 in OK
- Median home value$163,90013thU.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800209th of 602 in OK
- Work from home6.3%13thU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%359th of 628 in OK
- 13thU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%442nd of 627 in OK
- Broadband access84.6%11thWeaknessU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%341st of 623 in OK
- 7thU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%577th of 627 in OK
- 6thU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014333rd of 546 in OK
- Population1,4212ndU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634355th of 628 in OK
- Median age27.72ndU.S. 38.9 · OK 37610th of 628 in OK
- Population density4/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi580th of 628 in OK
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%537th of 603 in OK
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%611th of 627 in OK
- 1stStrengthU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467599th of 622 in OK
| Measure | 73939 | Texas | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 36.5% | 19.3% | 12% | 10.1% | 33rd of 624 | |
| Government workers | 41.3% | 16.8% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 18th of 627 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.1% | 11.9% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 314th of 626 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.7% | 23.1% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 44th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 3.4% | 5% | 5.2% | 246th of 627 | |
| Diversity index | 49.3 | 58.5 | 58 | 61.4 | 293rd of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 22.1% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 105th of 628 | |
| Homeownership rate | 66.7% | 66.4% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 495th of 623 | |
| Median household income | $72,813 | $60,069 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 132nd of 606 | |
| Veterans | 4.5% | 3.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 532nd of 628 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,750 | $42,921 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 232nd of 625 | |
| Residents under 18 | 19.6% | 28.8% | 24% | 22% | 487th of 628 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 21.5 min | 16.9 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 435th of 618 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.6% | 15.7% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 584th of 623 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 11.7% | 12.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 564th of 628 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $27,877 | $26,754 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 399th of 627 | |
| Median home value | $163,900 | $163,500 | $199,800 | $332,700 | 209th of 602 | |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 3.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 359th of 628 | |
| Healthcare workers | 6.8% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 442nd of 627 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 84.6% | 87.4% | 88.9% | 91% | 341st of 623 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.5% | 6.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 577th of 627 | |
| Median gross rent | $788 | $873 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 333rd of 546 | |
| Population | 1,421 | 20,774 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 355th of 628 | |
| Median age | 27.7 | 33 | 37 | 38.9 | 610th of 628 | |
| Population density | 4/sq mi | 10/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 580th of 628 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 14.5% | 41.7% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 537th of 603 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 611th of 627 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.302 | 0.443 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 599th of 622 |
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
- White69%
- Black4%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian9%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 396
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Family households
- 68.7%
- Married couples
- 61.1%
- Living alone
- 29.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.5%
- Male / female
- 51% / 49%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 624
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Vacant
- 36.5%
- Median year built
- 1973
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 14.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 6.5%
- Home value to income
- 2.3× (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 | 73939 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $46,904 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,438 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $35,417 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $49,107 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,701 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.1%
- Households with broadband
- 84.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 77.5%
- No internet access
- 7.1%
- Without health insurance
- 13.1%
- Limited-English households
- 1.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Goodwell
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Texas County
- Center point
- 36.7768° N, 101.7899° W
- Land area
- 405 sq mi
- Water area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 73939
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73942 | Guymon, OK | 16 mi | $61,522 |
| 73949 | Texhoma, OK | 17 mi | $62,477 |
| 73960 | Texhoma, TX | 20 mi | — |
| 67950 | Elkhart, KS | 20 mi | $65,625 |
| 73947 | Keyes, OK | 21 mi | $136,389 |
| 67954 | Rolla, KS | 29 mi | $66,607 |
| 67953 | Richfield, KS | 31 mi | $45,000 |
| 73945 | Hooker, OK | 31 mi | $48,839 |
| 79051 | Kerrick, TX | 33 mi | — |
| 79040 | Gruver, TX | 35 mi | $84,583 |
| 67951 | Hugoton, KS | 37 mi | $63,527 |
| 79084 | Stratford, TX | 38 mi | $54,808 |
Zip codes like 73939 elsewhere
Questions about 73939
What city is zip code 73939?
73939 is assigned to Goodwell, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 73939 in?
73939 is in Texas County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of 73939?
About 1,421 people live in 73939, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 73939 in?
73939 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 73939?
The median household income in 73939 is $72,813.
What zip codes are near 73939?
The closest zip codes to 73939 are 73942, 73949, 73960, 67950, 73947.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73939, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.