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Altus, OK
City in Jackson County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73523.
Population
18,646
Land area
18.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,024
ZIP codes
1
Altus and its ZIP codes
Altus at a glance
- Altus is about 17 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $55,295, 15% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (24% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $854 a month.
Local data for Altus, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices2
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Altus, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,295
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$152,200
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
11.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,129), German Americans (2,481), Irish Americans (1,651).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Altus.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,043
9,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,896
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $9,631 per person
How people get to work
Altus, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 11.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altus, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,051
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
31
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 25°F
27.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altus, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Altus
1 in or overlapping Altus. Population shown
Cities near Altus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FriendshipTown | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| MarthaTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| BlairTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HeadrickTown | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| OlusteeTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| ElmerTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| TiptonTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| East DukeTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MangumCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| SnyderCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| Mountain ParkTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| RooseveltTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ManitouTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| GraniteTown | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| Lone WolfTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| EldoradoTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altus, OK in?
- Altus is in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Altus, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Altus include 73523.
- What is the population of Altus, OK?
- About 18,646 people live in Altus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altus?
- Nearby places include Friendship (5 mi), Martha (6.9 mi), Blair (8.6 mi), Headrick (9.5 mi), Olustee (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023