73620 ZIP Code — Arapaho, OK

Custer County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73620 is located in Arapaho, Oklahoma, within Custer County. It covers approximately 104.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,638 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73620

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 $138,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $48,200. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 73620 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,638

population

104.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73620 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73620

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73620. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arapaho	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73601 Clinton (5.5 mi) 73639 Custer City (8.6 mi) 73096 Weatherford (10.8 mi) 73669 Thomas (13.4 mi) 73024 Corn (15.8 mi) 73622 Bessie (16 mi) 73647 Foss (17.5 mi) 73625 Butler (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,638
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	104.56 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	35.6099
Longitude	-98.9292
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	38.5%	47.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	26.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,638

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$48,200

Median household income

$21,102

Per capita income

$138,700

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

67.7%

Home ownership

17.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

456

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

104

15–19

20–24

25–34

132

35–44

144

105

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	449	27.4%
18 and over	1,189	72.6%
65 and over	199	12.1%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.7%

Two or more races 8.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 1.1%

Black or African American 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,423	85.7%
Two or more races	134	8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.4%
Other race	19	1.1%
Black or African American	15	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	47.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	26.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	4.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$48,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 16.3%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,700
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	67.7%
Renter occupied	32.3%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	5.0%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	28.3%
1960–1969	22.4%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.1%
Electricity	46.9%
Propane / LP gas	8.0%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	283	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	58	11.1%
Male householder, no spouse	94	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	89	17.0%
Households with children under 18	201	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	26.5%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.4%	28.5%
Married	49.7%	53.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.7%	7.6%
Divorced	14.6%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 43.8%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	10.7%
Kindergarten	35	10.4%
Elementary school	201	59.8%
High school	45	13.4%
College / grad school	19	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Retail trade 20.2%

Agriculture & mining 17.6%

Professional & management 9.3%

Wholesale trade 7.7%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Public administration 4.9%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.2

Poverty

All people 17.2%

Under 18 years 9.4%

18 and over 20.3%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	6.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.9%
Public insurance	28.4%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,551	94.7%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,580	96.5%
Born in same state	1,580	96.5%
Born in different state	1,181	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	58	3.5%
Not a US citizen	30	51.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	267	16.3%
Italian	233	14.2%
French	147	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	46	2.8%
English	28	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73620

What city is ZIP code 73620 in?

ZIP code 73620 is primarily assigned to Arapaho, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73620 in?

ZIP code 73620 falls within Custer County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73620?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73620?

17% of residents in ZIP code 73620 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73620?

The median home value in ZIP code 73620 is $138,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 73620?

ZIP code 73620 has an estimated population of 1,638 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73620 in?

ZIP code 73620 observes the CST timezone.