73726 ZIP Code — Carmen, OK

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73726 is located in Carmen, Oklahoma, within Alfalfa County. It covers approximately 95.79 square miles and serves a population of 361 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73726

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $55,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($48,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 73726 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

361

population

95.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73726

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City	Status
Carmen	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	361
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	95.79 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	36.6010
Longitude	-98.4828
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	47.5%	39.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	37.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

361

Population

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$48,333

Median household income

$38,264

Per capita income

$55,700

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

198

Housing units

29.5%

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	90	24.9%
18 and over	271	75.1%
65 and over	67	18.6%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	331	88%
Two or more races	20	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	15	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	39.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	37.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	22.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	8.0%
Median income	$48,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.5%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$55,700
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	87.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	2.6%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	8.5%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	39.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	10.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	24.0%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.0%
Electricity	32.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	45.3%
Cohabiting couple	7	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	32	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	43	28.7%
Households with children under 18	44	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	30.7%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	14.2%
Married	60.4%	53.9%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	6.0%	20.6%
Divorced	6.0%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 20.1%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	11.7%
Kindergarten	2	2.6%
Elementary school	49	63.6%
High school	5	6.5%
College / grad school	12	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 20.9%

Retail trade 15.7%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Construction 11.8%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Public administration 7.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Information 3.3%

Manufacturing 0.7%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	11.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.1%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 52.2%

18 and over 19.9%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.5%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	327	90.6%
Spanish	6	1.8%
Other Indo-European	6	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	352	97.5%
Born in same state	352	97.5%
Born in different state	255	70.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	2.5%
Not a US citizen	6	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	12.2%
Italian	40	11.1%
Arab	20	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.4%
English	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73726

What city is ZIP code 73726 in?

ZIP code 73726 is primarily assigned to Carmen, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73726 in?

ZIP code 73726 falls within Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73726?

28% of residents in ZIP code 73726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73726 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 73726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73726?

The median home value in ZIP code 73726 is $55,700.

Does ZIP code 73726 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 73726 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 73726 in?

ZIP code 73726 observes the CST timezone.