73718 ZIP Code — Ames, OK

Major County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73718 is located in Ames, Oklahoma, within Major County. It covers approximately 87.76 square miles and serves a population of 499 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73718

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73718 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

499

population

87.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73718 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73718

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73718. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ames	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73747 Isabella (7.1 mi) 73735 Drummond (10.2 mi) 73760 Meno (10.7 mi) 73763 Okeene (11.6 mi) 73768 Ringwood (12 mi) 73754 Lahoma (14.4 mi) 73744 Hitchcock (16.7 mi) 73773 Waukomis (18.1 mi) 73720 Bison (18.4 mi) 73705 Enid (18.9 mi) 73703 Enid (18.9 mi) 73756 Loyal (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	499
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	87.76 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.2272
Longitude	-98.2113
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	20.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

499

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$59,583

Median household income

$39,204

Per capita income

$127,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

249

Housing units

24.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	20.4%
18 and over	397	79.6%
65 and over	101	20.2%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	475	91.7%
Hispanic or Latino	19	3.7%
Other race	19	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	20.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 20.9%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	20.9%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$59,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 10.6%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 17.8%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	91.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	44.0%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	15.8%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	16.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	16.4%
2 vehicles	47.6%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	46.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.6%
Fuel oil	1.8%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	119	52.9%
Cohabiting couple	36	16.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	41	18.2%
Households with children under 18	66	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	33.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	14.4%
Married	60.6%	52.8%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	16.7%
Divorced	6.1%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 26.9%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 18.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	6.9%
Elementary school	50	57.5%
High school	17	19.5%
College / grad school	14	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.9%

Retail trade 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Construction 5.3%

Professional & management 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Other services 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	19.5%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	20.2%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.6%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	469	94.0%
Spanish	8	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	468	93.8%
Born in same state	466	93.4%
Born in different state	384	77.0%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	31	6.2%
Not a US citizen	6	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	80	16%
Italian	69	13.8%
Arab	37	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	12	2.4%
Polish	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	99.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73718

What city is ZIP code 73718 in?

ZIP code 73718 is primarily assigned to Ames, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73718 in?

ZIP code 73718 falls within Major County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73718 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 73718 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73718 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 73718 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73718?

The median home value in ZIP code 73718 is $127,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 73718?

ZIP code 73718 has an estimated population of 499 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73718 in?

ZIP code 73718 observes the CST timezone.