73655 ZIP Code — Lone Wolf, OK

Kiowa County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73655 is located in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, within Kiowa County. It covers approximately 179.28 square miles and serves a population of 932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73655

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 $73,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,875. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 73655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

932

population

179.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lone Wolf	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73547 Granite (7.9 mi) 73651 Hobart (11.6 mi) 73526 Blair (14.2 mi) 73664 Sentinel (14.4 mi) 73661 Rocky (17.8 mi) 73564 Roosevelt (18.5 mi) 73554 Mangum (18.7 mi) 73641 Dill City (18.9 mi) 73549 Headrick (19.3 mi) 73521 Altus (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	932
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	075

Geography
Land area	179.28 sq mi
Water area	3.98 sq mi
Latitude	34.9663
Longitude	-99.2594
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%	58.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	28.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	10.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

932

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$56,875

Median household income

$25,363

Per capita income

$73,900

Median home value

$578

Median monthly rent

77.5%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

530

Housing units

19.3%

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	198	21.2%
18 and over	734	78.8%
65 and over	273	29.3%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.3%

Two or more races 12.1%

Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

Other race 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	707	72.3%
Two or more races	118	12.1%
Hispanic or Latino	46	4.7%
Other race	45	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	4%
Black or African American	23	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	58.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	38.6%	28.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	10.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 9.6%

$25k–$35k 19.1%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 0.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	9.6%
$25k–$35k	19.1%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	0.3%
Median income	$56,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.2%

$50k–$100k 26.8%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 4.0%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$73,900
Median rent / month	$578
Owner occupied	77.5%
Renter occupied	22.5%
Vacant	41.6%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	13.3%
1950–1959	16.2%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	32.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.1%
Electricity	28.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Wood	1.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	241	67.7%
Cohabiting couple	26	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	32	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	57	16.0%
Households with children under 18	123	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	184	51.7%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	14.8%
Married	61.8%	57.9%
Separated	2.4%	0.3%
Widowed	2.4%	11.1%
Divorced	10.5%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 20.9%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.9%
Kindergarten	11	6.1%
Elementary school	80	44.4%
High school	55	30.6%
College / grad school	18	10.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.9%

Construction 13.2%

Retail trade 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Professional & management 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.6%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	6.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.2%
Government	31.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	19.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 17.7%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 37.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	13.8%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	45.5%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.0%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	55.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.2%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	31.0%
65 and over	60.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	890	95.5%
Spanish	13	1.5%
Other Indo-European	13	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	930	99.8%
Born in same state	928	99.6%
Born in different state	683	73.3%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	145	15.6%
French	105	11.3%
Italian	83	8.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.6%
English	6	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73655

What city is ZIP code 73655 in?

ZIP code 73655 is primarily assigned to Lone Wolf, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73655 in?

ZIP code 73655 falls within Kiowa County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73655 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 73655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 73655 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 73655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73655?

The median home value in ZIP code 73655 is $73,900.

Does ZIP code 73655 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 73655 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 73655 in?

ZIP code 73655 observes the CST timezone.