ZIP Code 73542 in Frederick, OK

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Frederick, Oklahoma
County:Tillman County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:38:27 PM
Population:3,995 [See All]
Area Code:580
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.4206, -99.0116
Land Area:300.541 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 73542 has 3,995 residents and 1,554 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 41.1 years, older than the state (37.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (62.6%, about the same as the state average of 63.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.0%, which is much higher than the state average (11.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,995Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,167Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,216Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:13.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$48,643Source: Census ACS
Households:1,554Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$72,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.10Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--4,4924,4854,4434,3984,4484,4274,4644,5014,3774,2534,1674,0984,167
Decennial Census4,659------------------3,995------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.1

Male Median Age: 40.3

Female Median Age: 41.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1171451741331021239510511911912515713313288614332
Female12414413513098971289610411313615412712492816445
Total24128930926320022022320122323226131126025618014210777
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,49951.91%
Black:3096.42%
Hispanic:*1,28026.59%
Asian:260.54%
American Indian:1593.30%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:54111.24%
Total:4,814100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:2,00350.14%40.3 years
Females:1,99249.86%41.9 years
Total:3,995100%41.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,97195.30%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:631.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:491.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:843.19%
Total Population:4,167100%
Total Native Population:4,03496.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:1333.19%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $48,643, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $19,372 (66.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,921. Family households earn a median of $61,769 versus $28,761 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,008). By gender, male median income is $44,167 and female is $36,761, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $7,406 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is well above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$29,271$33,482$34,678$34,085$35,143$35,781$40,987$41,889$42,722$39,551$40,585$46,417$48,643
Median Family Income$37,127$45,179$44,559$44,125$42,308$41,203$48,667$50,250$50,280$48,073$52,162$54,158$61,769
Median NonFamily Income$24,697$25,309$25,422$19,797$19,141$20,272$21,103$20,927$29,792$24,921$26,610$29,104$28,761
Median Male Income$32,404$32,361$35,254$33,534$35,262$36,250$37,500$34,300$40,493$36,094$36,034$42,381$44,167
Median Female Income$31,377$31,784$30,159$27,452$30,168$27,244$30,553$30,854$31,227$33,629$34,111$33,654$36,761
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1,68251.99%
Unemployed:1063.28%
Not In Labor Force:1,44744.73%
Total:3,235100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:57534.19%
Service:24214.39%
Sales and Office:22213.20%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:27116.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:37222.12%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,682100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $72,100, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $25,500 (54.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,200. The median gross rent is $728, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $253 (53.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.59% (41.11% with a mortgage, 58.89% free-and-clear) and renters 27.41% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.88%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$46,600$51,000$48,300$50,000$57,400$53,300$50,200$49,500$53,900$49,200$50,500$60,000$72,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:6414.99%
$500 to $999:25659.95%
$1,000 to $1,499:112.58%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:9622.48%
Total:427100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$475$533$538$593$613$664$611$620$625$629$668$705$728
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):46529.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):66642.75%
Renter Occupied:42727.41%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,558100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,55869.12%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):69630.88%
Total Housing Units:2,254100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,08992.68%
Multi-Family Units:1305.77%
Other Units:351.55%
Total Housing Units:2,254100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 79.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 49.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.59%). College enrollment is 6.63%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:29110.43%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:28010.03%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,01236.26%
Some college, no degree:60621.71%
Associate's degree:1445.16%
Bachelor's degree:34712.43%
Graduate or professional degree:1113.98%
Total:2,791100%
High school or higher:2,22079.54%
Bachelor's degree or higher:45816.41%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,16245.52%
Public Insurance:2,02342.59%
No Insurance:56511.89%
Total:4,750100%
Has Health Insurance:4,18588.11%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty17.7%14.9%15.3%22.2%21.4%21.0%20.5%18.3%16.9%22.3%21.0%18.1%16.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:384.50%
Kindergarten:9311.01%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):41949.59%
High school (grades 9-12):23928.28%
College or graduate school:566.63%
Total:845100%
Early Childhood:13115.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):75188.88%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 73542 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 76 business establishments, employing about 694 people with an annual payroll of $25,284,000. USPS data shows 1,660 residential mailboxes and 123 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,660Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:123Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2,044Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:1,595Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:37Source: USPS
# of Businesses:76Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,158,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$25,284,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:694Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 73542 is located in Tillman County, Oklahoma, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 73542. It covers 300.541 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.866 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:300.541 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.866 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9777.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4027800Source: Census
Place Name:Frederick city; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


73543 | | 73541

Schools in ZIP Code 73542


ZIP Code 73542 is in the Frederick Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Frederick Es 520 E Mimulus
Frederick, OK 73542
District: Frederick Public Schools
Frederick Hs 312 N 15th
Frederick, OK 73542
District: Frederick Public Schools
Frederick Ms 300 E Grand
Frederick, OK 73542
District: Frederick Public Schools
Altus Christian Academy 1220 N Grady St
Altus, OK 73521
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lawton Christian School 1 Nw Crusader Dr
Lawton, OK 73505
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 73542


Vernon College 4400 College Dr.
Vernon, TX 76384-4092
Type: Post Secondary
Western Oklahoma State College 2801 N Main St
Altus, OK 73521-1397
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Technology Center 711 W. Tamarack
Altus, OK 73521
Type: Post Secondary
Great Plains Technology Center 4500 W Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-8399
Type: Post Secondary
Cameron University 2800 West Gore Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
Type: Post Secondary
Eves College Of Hairstyling 912 Sw C Ave
Lawton, OK 73501
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 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]
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