| City: | Burns Flat, Oklahoma |
| County: | Washita County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:11:10 PM |
| Population: | 1,960 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 580 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.3350, -99.1880 |
| Land Area: | 5.036 sq mi |
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Burns Flat sits in Washita County in western Oklahoma, a small town of about 1,960 residents. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery here. Residents must pick up their mail at the local post office. The town has 504 PO Boxes serving 694 households, a 73% adoption rate that confirms most locals rely on the post office.
What makes Burns Flat unusual is its workforce. Over 63% of workers are employed in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's far above the national average and points to the Clinton-Sherman Industrial Airpark nearby. The former Air Force base, now a civilian aviation facility, dominates local employment. Another 10% work in public administration and 9% in educational services and healthcare.
Demographics skew young compared to many small Oklahoma towns. Median age is 30.9 years, well below the state average. More residents rent than own: 394 renter-occupied units versus 300 owner-occupied. Median household income sits at $42,368 with home values around $105,600. Nearly 95% of residents were born in the United States.
The post office serves a compact area. Burns Flat's ZIP exists as a point location within the larger 73647 (Foss) ZIP boundary. Street names include Sooner Drive, S Highway 44, and Cherokee. Rural carrier routes handle the limited street delivery that exists, but for most residents, the post office box is simply how mail works here.
Street names reflect Oklahoma heritage and highway accessibility.
ZIP Code 73624 has 1,960 residents and 694 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 30.9 years, younger than the state (37.3) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (81.0%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,960Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,968Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 389.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,368Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 694Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $105,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.13Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,545 | 2,472 | 2,408 | 2,376 | 2,321 | 2,208 | 2,373 | 2,335 | 2,410 | 2,087 | 2,231 | 2,104 | 1,968 |
| Decennial Census | 2,142 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,960 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.9
Male Median Age: 29.2
Female Median Age: 32.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 89 | 82 | 110 | 81 | 44 | 70 | 60 | 47 | 56 | 41 | 49 | 49 | 59 | 56 | 16 | 20 | 5 | 7 |
| Female | 73 | 88 | 91 | 80 | 52 | 83 | 91 | 68 | 45 | 35 | 54 | 64 | 60 | 47 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 8 |
| Total | 162 | 170 | 201 | 161 | 96 | 153 | 151 | 115 | 101 | 76 | 103 | 113 | 119 | 103 | 44 | 51 | 26 | 15 |
| White: | 1,588 | 80.04% |
| Black: | 44 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic:* | 230 | 11.59% |
| Asian: | 10 | 0.50% |
| American Indian: | 61 | 3.07% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 51 | 2.57% |
| Total: | 1,984 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 941 | 48.01% | 29.2 years |
| Females: | 1,019 | 51.99% | 32.5 years |
| Total: | 1,960 | 100% | 30.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,910 | 97.05% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 0.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 21 | 1.07% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 28 | 2.49% |
| Total Population: | 1,968 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,919 | 97.51% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 49 | 2.49% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $42,368, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is down $1,891 (4.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,791. Family households earn a median of $57,277 versus $35,305 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,972). By gender, male median income is $50,063 and female is $39,643, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,420 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 54.8%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.3%, which is notably higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (26.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,259 | $43,421 | $42,112 | $46,429 | $51,380 | $51,424 | $52,143 | $53,373 | $52,159 | $47,554 | $45,417 | $52,500 | $42,368 |
| Median Family Income | $50,481 | $54,167 | $40,054 | $42,188 | $46,910 | $47,198 | $48,860 | $52,073 | $52,610 | $48,583 | $52,798 | $57,143 | $57,277 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,125 | $31,806 | $34,167 | $39,185 | $39,914 | $50,982 | $51,369 | $52,740 | $31,250 | $37,981 | $32,782 | $35,451 | $35,305 |
| Median Male Income | $49,205 | $50,507 | $43,553 | $45,391 | $50,325 | $48,750 | $51,295 | $51,281 | $52,577 | $49,076 | $52,350 | $54,327 | $50,063 |
| Median Female Income | $32,102 | $32,147 | $31,133 | $30,060 | $30,000 | $27,639 | $26,979 | $35,556 | $37,250 | $36,111 | $37,386 | $38,355 | $39,643 |
| Employed: | 760 | 51.39% |
| Unemployed: | 51 | 3.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 668 | 45.17% |
| Total: | 1,479 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 201 | 26.45% |
| Service: | 95 | 12.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 155 | 20.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 192 | 25.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 117 | 15.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 760 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $105,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $29,100 (38.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,100. The median gross rent is $817, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $158 (23.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.43% (26.73% with a mortgage, 73.27% free-and-clear) and renters 54.57% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.08%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,500 | $71,100 | $71,300 | $68,100 | $74,900 | $76,200 | $79,800 | $84,800 | $88,500 | $92,800 | $93,600 | $102,600 | $105,600 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 1.31% |
| $500 to $999: | 302 | 79.06% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 56 | 14.66% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 19 | 4.97% |
| Total: | 382 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $659 | $689 | $704 | $693 | $665 | $679 | $686 | $707 | $689 | $705 | $722 | $781 | $817 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 85 | 12.14% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 233 | 33.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 382 | 54.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 700 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 700 | 75.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 222 | 24.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 922 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 795 | 86.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 116 | 12.58% |
| Other Units: | 11 | 1.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 922 | 100% |
In 2023, 14.10% 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 84.50%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 18.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.40 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.98%). College enrollment is 3.04%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 0.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 176 | 14.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 553 | 46.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 214 | 17.89% |
| Associate's degree: | 75 | 6.27% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 132 | 11.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 37 | 3.09% |
| Total: | 1,196 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,011 | 84.53% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 169 | 14.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,055 | 47.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 889 | 39.65% |
| No Insurance: | 298 | 13.29% |
| Total: | 2,242 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,944 | 86.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 17.6% | 20.0% | 23.3% | 21.0% | 15.3% | 12.9% | 13.2% | 12.9% | 16.1% | 20.2% | 18.3% | 18.1% | 18.5% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 37 | 7.03% |
| Kindergarten: | 29 | 5.51% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 326 | 61.98% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 118 | 22.43% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 3.04% |
| Total: | 526 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 66 | 12.55% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 473 | 89.92% |
ZIP Code 73624 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 156 people with an annual payroll of $6,186,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 526Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,493,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,186,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 156Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 73624 is located in Washita County, Oklahoma, within the Weatherford, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48220) and Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 39,189 people, about 5.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 73624. It covers 5.036 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Weatherford, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 39,189Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.036 sq miSource: 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: | 4010250Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Burns Flat town; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 73624 is in the Burns Flat-Dill City Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.
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 January 1, 2026.