73442 ZIP Code — Loco, OK

Stephens County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73442 is located in Loco, Oklahoma, within Stephens County. It covers approximately 105.60 square miles and serves a population of 266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73442

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 73442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

266

population

105.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loco	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73437 Graham (9 mi) 73481 Ratliff City (10.4 mi) 73438 Healdton (11.7 mi) 73533 Duncan (13.8 mi) 73456 Ringling (16.5 mi) 73529 Comanche (16.6 mi) 73463 Wilson (17.2 mi) 73444 Hennepin (17.2 mi) 73573 Waurika (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	266
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	105.60 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	34.3328
Longitude	-97.6587
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	44.5%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

266

Population

People per sq mi

60.4

Median age

$46,500

Median household income

$43,643

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.8%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

156

Housing units

16.7%

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	24	9.0%
18 and over	242	91.0%
65 and over	113	42.5%
Median age	60.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Two or more races 9.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

Other race 3.6%

Group	Count	%
White	212	75.4%
Two or more races	26	9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	5.3%
Other race	10	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$46,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 27.5%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.8%
Renter occupied	6.3%
Vacant	22.0%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	26.8%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	14.6%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	69.5%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	43.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	8.6%
No fuel used	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	79	61.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	31	24.2%
Households with children under 18	20	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	57.0%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.9%	3.3%
Married	62.2%	65.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.6%	20.8%
Divorced	6.3%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	6.5%
Elementary school	17	54.8%
High school	9	29.0%
College / grad school	3	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 36.6%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Professional & management 7.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Public administration 5.4%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.9%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	12.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.7%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	19.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 25.0%

18 and over 11.2%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.1%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	9.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	58.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	49.2%
No insurance	20.3%
Uninsured under 19	41.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	262	98.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	265	99.6%
Born in same state	260	97.7%
Born in different state	189	71.1%
Foreign born	5	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.4%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	22.9%
French	22	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	20	7.5%
Polish	10	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.1%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73442

What city is ZIP code 73442 in?

ZIP code 73442 is primarily assigned to Loco, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73442 in?

ZIP code 73442 falls within Stephens County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73442 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 73442 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 73442 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 73442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 73442 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 73442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73442?

The median home value in ZIP code 73442 is $112,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 73442 in?

ZIP code 73442 observes the CST timezone.