73947 ZIP Code — Keyes, OK

Cimarron County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73947 is located in Keyes, Oklahoma, within Cimarron County. It covers approximately 391.44 square miles and serves a population of 512 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73947

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 $94,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $126,042. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 58% 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 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 36%.

Overall, ZIP code 73947 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

512

population

391.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73947 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73947

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73947. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Keyes	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73949 Texhoma (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	512
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	391.44 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	36.7826
Longitude	-102.2127
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	35.2%	54.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	26.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	18.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

512

Population

People per sq mi

62.9

Median age

$126,042

Median household income

$50,126

Per capita income

$94,500

Median home value

$545

Median monthly rent

84.7%

Home ownership

4.5%

Poverty rate

0.4%

Unemployment

331

Housing units

52.8%

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	64	12.5%
18 and over	448	87.5%
65 and over	198	38.7%
Median age	62.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	510	99.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.2%	54.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	26.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	48.3%	18.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 1.9%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 7.7%

$75k–$100k 4.8%

$100k–$150k 24.4%

$150k–$200k 40.7%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	1.9%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	7.7%
$75k–$100k	4.8%
$100k–$150k	24.4%
$150k–$200k	40.7%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$126,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 49.7%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,500
Median rent / month	$545
Owner occupied	84.7%
Renter occupied	15.3%
Vacant	42.4%
Single-family detached	90.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.4%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	16.0%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	29.2%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	32.2%
4 bedrooms	34.2%
5+ bedrooms	8.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	57.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.8%
Electricity	4.8%
Propane / LP gas	67.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	78.9%
Cohabiting couple	3	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	30	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	11	5.3%
Households with children under 18	22	10.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	125	59.8%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.6%	11.9%
Married	69.7%	72.2%
Separated	4.5%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	5.7%
Divorced	12.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 51.8%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	52.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.9%
Kindergarten	5	7.4%
Elementary school	43	63.2%
High school	10	14.7%
College / grad school	8	11.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 68.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 4.0%

Retail trade 3.6%

Information 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Other services 3.2%

Education & healthcare 2.8%

Manufacturing 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	66.9%
Service	3.2%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	14.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.5%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	53.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	29.1%
Work from home	26.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	9.6

Poverty

All people 4.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.9%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	95	21.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	74.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.0%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	26.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	505	98.6%
Spanish	22	4.4%
Other Indo-European	22	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	480	93.8%
Born in same state	480	93.8%
Born in different state	202	39.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	6.2%
Not a US citizen	27	84.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	188	36.7%
French	89	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	18	3.5%
English	3	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73947

What city is ZIP code 73947 in?

ZIP code 73947 is primarily assigned to Keyes, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73947 in?

ZIP code 73947 falls within Cimarron County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73947 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 73947 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 73947 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 73947 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 73947 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 73947 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73947?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 73947 in?

ZIP code 73947 observes the CST timezone.