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Chickasha, OK

City in Grady County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73018.

Population

16,539

Land area

22.4sq mi

People per sq mi

737

ZIP codes

1

Chickasha and its ZIP codes

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Chickasha at a glance

  • Chickasha is about 13 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 33rd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • The median household income is $54,111, 17% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,300 (35% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $888 a month.

Local data for Chickasha, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chickasha, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$54,111

Poverty rate

17.5%

Median home value

$130,300

Median rent

$888/mo

Homeownership

52.7%

Bachelor's or higher

21.5%

Median age

36.1

Average commute

18.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,672), Irish Americans (1,340), Mexican Americans (1,020).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$50.7M

726 loans, 5,641 jobs reported

Grady County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.1%
  • Carpooled12.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.9%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chickasha, 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

97° / 27°F

36.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chickasha, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

18.5%

U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.4%

U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Chickasha

1 in or overlapping Chickasha. Population shown

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Cities near Chickasha

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
NorgeTown4.5 mi0.3
NinnekahTown5.1 mi10.2
VerdenTown8.5 mi0.4
AmberTown9 mi3.9
PocassetTown9.9 mi2.7
MiddlebergCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
CementTown13 mi0.5
AlexTown13 mi6.6
AnadarkoCity17 mi7.1
BlanchardCity17 mi30.4
BradleyTown17 mi0.2
CyrilTown18 mi0.6
Rush SpringsTown18 mi1.2
Bridge CreekTown18 mi1.6
DibbleTown19 mi7.5
MincoCity20 mi12.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chickasha, OK in?
Chickasha is in Grady County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Chickasha, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chickasha include 73018.
What is the population of Chickasha, OK?
About 16,539 people live in Chickasha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chickasha?
Nearby places include Norge (4.5 mi), Ninnekah (5.1 mi), Verden (8.5 mi), Amber (9 mi), Pocasset (9.9 mi).

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