The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74003 sells for about $165,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74003 — Bartlesville
The 74003 housing market remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation and a balanced supply-demand dynamic. Market activity is driven by local employment stability in the energy and manufacturing sectors, though inventory levels remain constrained. Figures for specific metrics like price-cut percentages are estimated based on regional trends as exact ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking an affordable cost of living with access to established community amenities and a stable, industry-driven economy.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 15.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 74003, Washington County OK
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Bartlesville are generally consistent with regional averages for similar-sized Oklahoma cities, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains active community outreach to address reported trends.
The area is served by Bartlesville Public Schools, which maintains a solid reputation within the region for academic performance and extracurricular offerings.
The region is subject to severe weather, including tornadoes and high winds, necessitating robust property insurance coverage. Flood risk is localized primarily to areas near the Caney River and its tributaries.
Economic momentum is anchored by the energy and manufacturing sectors, with major employers like ConocoPhillips and various regional healthcare providers driving local stability.
Property taxes are assessed by Washington County based on fair market value, with millage rates determined by local school districts, city government, and county services. Oklahoma provides a homestead exemption for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents working within Bartlesville or commuting to nearby industrial hubs via US-75 and US-60.
Residents have access to numerous municipal parks, the Pathfinder Parkway trail system, and proximity to Hudson Lake and Woolaroc Museum & Wildlife Preserve.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by local workforce needs, with moderate vacancy rates and stable rent growth.
The economy is heavily influenced by the energy sector, manufacturing, and healthcare, with ConocoPhillips serving as a historical and ongoing anchor.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-75 serving as the primary north-south artery for the region.
Development is focused on infill projects and the expansion of commercial services along the major highway corridors.
The Washington County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Bartlesville Public Schools and various county-level service districts, including fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to severe convective storms and wind events.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 74003 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive paved trail network for walking and cycling.
A major regional attraction featuring wildlife and art.
Central municipal park with recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.