73055 ZIP Code — Marlow, OK

Stephens County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73055 is located in Marlow, Oklahoma, within Stephens County. It covers approximately 255.90 square miles and serves a population of 9,833 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73055

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 $143,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,783. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 73055 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,833

population

255.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marlow	Acceptable
Marlow	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73536 Duncan (7.9 mi) 73533 Duncan (10.5 mi) 73082 Rush Springs (11.5 mi) 73529 Comanche (16.9 mi) 73434 Foster (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,833
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	255.90 sq mi
Water area	7.83 sq mi
Latitude	34.6018
Longitude	-97.8875
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	50.0%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

9,833

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$59,783

Median household income

$31,054

Per capita income

$143,100

Median home value

$777

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,813

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

254

Under 5

273

341

5–9

367

391

10–14

419

265

15–19

284

262

20–24

282

459

25–34

492

531

35–44

570

626

45–54

672

354

55–59

380

365

60–64

393

489

65–74

526

246

75–84

265

158

85+

169

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,438	24.8%
18 and over	7,395	75.2%
65 and over	1,853	18.8%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.7%

Two or more races 8.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	8,540	84.7%
Two or more races	851	8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	291	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	247	2.5%
Other race	123	1.2%
Black or African American	24	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$59,783

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$143,100
Median rent / month	$777
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	15.0%
Single-family detached	83.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	7.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.5%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,175	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	149	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	481	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,035	27.0%
Households with children under 18	1,261	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,322	34.4%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	19.9%
Married	64.9%	53.0%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	3.2%	11.8%
Divorced	12.0%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	150	6.3%
Kindergarten	164	6.9%
Elementary school	1,228	51.6%
High school	487	20.5%
College / grad school	349	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Agriculture & mining 9.9%

Other services 6.4%

Construction 6.3%

Professional & management 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	17.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	8.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 14.6%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	31.2%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	579	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	49.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	38.3%
No insurance	11.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,306	94.6%
Spanish	37	0.4%
Other Indo-European	29	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,738	99.0%
Born in same state	9,670	98.3%
Born in different state	6,714	68.3%
Foreign born	68	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	95	1.0%
Not a US citizen	41	43.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,347	13.7%
Italian	1,175	11.9%
French	1,163	11.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	113	1.1%
Polish	50	0.5%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73055

What city is ZIP code 73055 in?

ZIP code 73055 is primarily assigned to Marlow, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73055 in?

ZIP code 73055 falls within Stephens County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73055 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 73055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73055 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 73055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73055?

The median home value in ZIP code 73055 is $143,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 73055?

ZIP code 73055 has an estimated population of 9,833 residents, with a density of 38 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73055 in?

ZIP code 73055 observes the CST timezone.