73099, Yukon, OK

The 73099 zip code of Yukon, OK is located in the northeastern corner of the state and has a population of just over 10,000. The median household income in this zip code is just over $50,000, which is considerably higher than the statewide median income of $37,500. Home prices in this zip code are also much higher than the statewide median home price of $130,000.

One reason for these high home prices and incomes in the 73099 zip code of Yukon, OK may be that this area is relatively affluent compared to other parts of Oklahoma. The percentage of households earning over $100,000 annually is well above the statewide average (14%) and even exceeds the national average (23%). Additionally, there are a number of large corporations headquartered in or near this zip code including Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Devon Energy Corporation. These companies may be contributing to increased demand for housing stock and prices in this area.

Despite these factors contributing to high home values and incomes in the 73099 zip code of Yukon, OK there are some challenges facing residents here as well. One issue that has been noted by local residents is that access to quality healthcare can be difficult due to its distance from major medical centers. Additionally, while unemployment rates are lower than they are statewide or nationally, they remain elevated relative to other areas within Oklahoma (5% vs 3% respectively). In spite of these challenges however, it seems likely that homeownership rates will continue to increase in the 73099 zip code as long as incomes continue to rise faster than inflationary costs.