73659 ZIP Code — Putnam, OK

Dewey County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73659 is located in Putnam, Oklahoma, within Dewey County. It covers approximately 118.74 square miles and serves a population of 218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73659

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 73659 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

218

population

118.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73659

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73659. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Putnam	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	218
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	118.74 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	35.8485
Longitude	-98.9424
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	47.8%	44.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	16.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	34.8%	5.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

218

Population

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

Median household income

$28,703

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

44.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

43.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	20.6%
18 and over	173	79.4%
65 and over	45	20.6%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.6%

Two or more races 12.4%

Group	Count	%
White	191	87.6%
Two or more races	27	12.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	44.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	15.2%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	16.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	34.8%	5.7%	4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 6.0%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k+ 16.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	6.0%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	12.0%
$200k+	16.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.7%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 26.2%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	35.9%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	2.6%
1980–1989	5.1%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	28.2%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	25.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	14.0%
3 or more	74.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	36.0%
Propane / LP gas	38.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	86.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3	6.0%
Female householder, no spouse	4	8.0%
Households with children under 18	8	16.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	60.0%
Average household size	4.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	8.0%
Married	50.0%	40.2%
Separated	0.0%	16.1%
Widowed	0.0%	10.3%
Divorced	1.2%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 20.3%

Graduate / professional 22.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	43.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 40.0%

Retail trade 17.8%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 13.3%

Public administration 6.7%

Construction 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	4.4%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.8%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	31.1%
Unpaid family workers	4.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.7%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.8

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.0%
Retirement income	38.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	63.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	48.2%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	181	83.0%
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)	216	99.1%
Born in same state	211	96.8%
Born in different state	198	90.8%
Foreign born	5	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.9%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	13.8%
Italian	23	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	10.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.9%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73659

What city is ZIP code 73659 in?

ZIP code 73659 is primarily assigned to Putnam, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73659 in?

ZIP code 73659 falls within Dewey County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73659 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 73659 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 73659 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 73659 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73659?

17% of residents in ZIP code 73659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 73659?

ZIP code 73659 has an estimated population of 218 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73659 in?

ZIP code 73659 observes the CST timezone.