ZIP Code 73522 in Altus, OK

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Altus, Oklahoma
County:Jackson County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:19:30 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:580
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.6382, -99.3336
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73522 Altus, OK - Facility ZIP Within Altus

ZIP Code 73522, Altus

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationJackson County, OK
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points341 (177 businesses)
PO Boxes164
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 73521
Key Facts
  • This is a point-only ZIP code with no geographic territory, contained within the larger Altus ZIP code 73521
  • All street delivery records (131 total) are for a single address on W Cypress Street with multiple unit numbers
  • The post office maintains 164 PO Boxes despite zero residential population in this ZIP
  • With 177 business delivery points and 19 establishments, this ZIP concentrates commercial mail activity at one location
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Standard street delivery is available through the enclosing ZIP code 73521

Overview

ZIP code 73522 serves a specific location within Altus, Oklahoma. It's a point-only ZIP with no geographic territory of its own, contained entirely within the larger 73521 ZIP code. The Census Bureau doesn't assign population to this ZIP because residents are counted in the surrounding area.

A Concentrated Delivery Point

This ZIP exists to serve a concentrated delivery point. All 131 street delivery records point to a single address on W Cypress Street, with units designated by number. The post office maintains 164 PO Boxes, and the ZIP serves 177 business delivery points across 19 establishments employing 151 workers. That concentration of business activity at a single street address, combined with the Large Volume Receiver classification, indicates this ZIP was created to handle mail for a major facility rather than a residential community.

Relationship to 73521

Altus itself is served by the standard 73521 ZIP code, which provides street delivery throughout the city. ZIP 73522 isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Residents of Altus receive mail through 73521, while 73522 handles the specialized mail volume for this specific complex on W Cypress Street.

Street Name Patterns

Single Address Unit Designators

Only one street address exists in this ZIP, with 131 unit numbers indicating a large multi-unit facility.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 73522 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 145 people with an annual payroll of $7,301,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,405Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:15Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,745,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,301,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:145Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 73522 is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma, within the Altus, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11060) and Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 26,446 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 73522. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Altus, OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:11060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:26,446Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:34116.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4001700Source: Census
Place Name:Altus city; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


73523 | | 73521

Schools in ZIP Code 73522


We could not locate which school district 73522 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Altus Hs 400 North Park Avenue
Altus, OK 73521
District: Altus Public SchoolsNearby
Altus Intermediate School 1221 North Howse Street
Altus, OK 73521
District: Altus Public SchoolsNearby
Altus Early Childhood Center 1100 N Forrest
Altus, OK 73521
District: Altus Public SchoolsNearby
Altus Primary School 1200 Glenda
Altus, OK 73521
District: Altus Public SchoolsNearby
Altus Jhs 1600 South Park Lane
Altus, OK 73521
District: Altus Public SchoolsNearby
Altus Christian Academy 1220 N Grady St
Altus, OK 73521
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Paul Lutheran School 4405 Hospital Dr
Vernon, TX 76384
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences 1911 Nw 72nd St
Lawton, OK 73505
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 73522


Southwest Technology Center 711 W. Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
Type: Post Secondary
Western Oklahoma State College 2801 N Main St
Altus, OK 73521-1397
Type: Post Secondary
Vernon College 4400 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384-4092
Type: Post Secondary
Western Technology Center 621 Sooner Drive
Burns Flat, OK 73624-1469
Type: Post Secondary
Great Plains Technology Center 4500 Sw Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-8399
Type: Post Secondary
Cameron University 2800 West Gore Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov