73557 ZIP Code — Medicine Park, OK

Comanche County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73557 is located in Medicine Park, Oklahoma, within Comanche County. It covers approximately 0.91 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73557

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $328,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,962) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 57% 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 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 73557 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.

205

population

0.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Medicine Park	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	225 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	0.91 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.7461
Longitude	-98.5309
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	24.5%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	21.7%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

225

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$110,962

Median household income

$86,662

Per capita income

$328,100

Median home value

$1,225

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

56.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	8.8%
18 and over	187	91.2%
65 and over	28	13.7%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	184	86%
Two or more races	12	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9	4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.5%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	23.9%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	21.7%	2.9%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 29.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	25.0%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	29.3%
Median income	$110,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 50.5%

$1M+ 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$328,100
Median rent / month	$1,225
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	40.2%
Single-family detached	96.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	35.6%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	1.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	33.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	4.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	56.9%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	86.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	15	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	11	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	28	24.1%
Households with children under 18	10	8.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	25	21.6%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	3.2%	8.4%
Married	63.8%	44.2%
Separated	5.3%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	13.7%
Divorced	22.3%	33.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.1%

Graduate / professional 31.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	56.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	83.3%
High school	2	16.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.3%

Other services 27.0%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 1.7%

Construction 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	71.3%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.2%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.0%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	16.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.4

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.1%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	21.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.8%
Under 18	22.2%
18–64 years	27.5%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.3%
Public insurance	35.9%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	199	97.1%
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)	205	100.0%
Born in same state	192	93.7%
Born in different state	64	31.2%
Foreign born	13	6.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	31.7%
French	49	23.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	4.4%
Arab	4	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.6%
Internet access	99.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73557

What city is ZIP code 73557 in?

ZIP code 73557 is primarily assigned to Medicine Park, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73557 in?

ZIP code 73557 falls within Comanche County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73557?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 73557 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 73557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 73557 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 73557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73557?

The median home value in ZIP code 73557 is $328,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 73557 in?

ZIP code 73557 observes the CST timezone.