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Central High, OK

Town in Stephens County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73055.

Population

1,489

Land area

52.9sq mi

People per sq mi

28

ZIP codes

1

Central High and its ZIP codes

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Central High at a glance

  • Central High is 52% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $75,435 a year, 16% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,200 (6% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,109 a month.

Local data for Central High, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Central High, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$75,435

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$211,200

Median rent

$1,109/mo

Homeownership

81.0%

Bachelor's or higher

26.5%

Median age

35.7

Average commute

26.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Irish Americans (102), Mexican Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephens County. PPP loans are for Central High.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,813

14,725 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,200

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$369M

FY 2026, $8,611 per person

Stephens County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.1%
  • Carpooled7.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.1%

Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Central High, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

1,032

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

39

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 28°F

37.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Central High, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.9%

U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

17.9%

U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Central High

1 in or overlapping Central High. Population shown

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Cities near Central High

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MarlowCity7.5 mi7.1
DuncanCity8.7 mi42.9
Empire CityTown10 mi9.3
SterlingTown10 mi0.8
Rush SpringsTown13 mi1.2
SunrayCensus-designated place16 mi1.7
BrayTown17 mi61.6
FletcherTown17 mi1.9
ElginCity17 mi3.7
ComancheCity18 mi5.1
LawtonCity19 mi81.7
GeronimoTown20 mi1.5
Lake Ellsworth AdditionCensus-designated place20 mi0.3
CyrilTown21 mi0.6
Lakeside VillageCensus-designated place21 mi0.3
Edgewater ParkCensus-designated place22 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Central High, OK in?
Central High is in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Central High, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Central High include 73055.
What is the population of Central High, OK?
About 1,489 people live in Central High, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Central High?
Nearby places include Marlow (7.5 mi), Duncan (8.7 mi), Empire City (10 mi), Sterling (10 mi), Rush Springs (13 mi).

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