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Alex, OK

Town in Grady County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73002.

Population

529

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

80

ZIP codes

1

Alex and its ZIP codes

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Alex at a glance

  • Alex is 36% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
  • The median household income is $69,444, 7% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 (59% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $900 a month.

Local data for Alex, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Alex, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$69,444

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$81,300

Median rent

$900/mo

Homeownership

84.8%

Bachelor's or higher

17.0%

Median age

33.2

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (121), German Americans (113), Mexican Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grady County. PPP loans are for Alex.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,684

13,811 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,795

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$369M

FY 2026, $6,741 per person

Grady County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Alex, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.1%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.7%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Alex, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,147

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

76

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 25°F

34.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Alex, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

18.0%

U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Alex

1 in or overlapping Alex. Population shown

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Cities near Alex

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BradleyTown4.4 mi0.2
NinnekahTown10 mi10.2
LindsayCity11 mi2.3
Erin SpringsTown12 mi0.2
DibbleTown12 mi7.5
ChickashaCity13 mi22.4
MiddlebergCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
NorgeTown13 mi0.3
Rush SpringsTown14 mi1.2
BlanchardCity17 mi30.4
ColeTown17 mi15
AmberTown18 mi3.9
WashingtonTown19 mi1.5
CementTown20 mi0.5
PurcellCity21 mi15.2
VerdenTown21 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Alex, OK in?
Alex is in Grady County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Alex, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Alex include 73002.
What is the population of Alex, OK?
About 529 people live in Alex, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Alex?
Nearby places include Bradley (4.4 mi), Ninnekah (10 mi), Lindsay (11 mi), Erin Springs (12 mi), Dibble (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023