The U.S. ZIP Code 73728 is associated with Cherokee, OK in Alfalfa County. In this Oklahoma region, approximately 88.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $34,108. Median househould income in this region is $61,115, while about 6% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 2,048.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 73728 is $61,115, while the region's mean household income is $88,504. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,108. The per capita income in ZIP Code 73728 of $34,108 is approximately 20.01% more than the per capita income in Oklahoma overall of $28,422. An estimated 6.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 33.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.9% of the population in 73728 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 5.1% of 73728 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 73728 are older than average. The median age of 41.1 years in ZIP Code 73728 is approximately 7.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 73728 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.7% of 73728 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over | 5.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 73728 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 40.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 73728 is high cholesterol, as approximately 38.4% of adults 18 and older in this Alfalfa County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 40.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.9% |
| Current asthma | 10.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.5% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 73728 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.4% of those 18 and above in 73728 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 73728 include obesity (35.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.7% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 76.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 63.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| Current smoking | 15.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.4% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.0% |
In ZIP Code 73728, 88.3% of the population graduated high school, while 27.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.6% in this Alfalfa County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.6% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 73728, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 6.3% of 73728 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 73728 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (95.4%), followed by Some other race (3.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 3.9% |
In ZIP Code 73728, 95.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Alfalfa County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 73728, an estimated 33.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.2% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Alfalfa County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 33.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 73728 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.74 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 39.32% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 12.9% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 73728 | 9.43¢/kWh | 8.89¢/kWh | 5.3¢/kWh |
| Oklahoma | 11.3¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 5.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 73728 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.84 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.1 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.89 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.25 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.44 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.46 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.33 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.66 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.21 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.48 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 73728, 61.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.9 minutes. Approximately 14.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 73728 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 13.8% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.7% of 73728 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.9% |
| Construction | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.4% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 11.5% |
| Public administration | 13.8% |