Zip code 73718: Ames, Oklahoma

Q: What city is zip code 73718?

73718 is assigned to Ames, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 73718 in?

73718 is mostly in Major County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 73718?

About 518 people live in 73718, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 73718?

The median household income in 73718 is $62,917.

Q: What zip codes are near 73718?

The closest zip codes to 73718 are 73735, 73747, 73763, 73760, 73754.

Residential delivery areaMajor CountyCentral Time

Population

518

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$145K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

88 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 73718

73718 is a rural zip code in Ames, Oklahoma (Major County), covering 88 sq mi of land. About 518 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 37.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $62,917 a year, 22% below the national median of $80,734. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $145,100, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; production and manufacturing; and office and administrative support.

How 73718 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate95.1%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%18th of 623 in OK
Residents 65 and older21.4%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%198th of 628 in OK
Housing vacancy10.4%
73rd
U.S. 10.1% · OK 12%494th of 624 in OK
Government workers17.1%
72nd
U.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%385th of 627 in OK
Income inequality (Gini)0.464
72nd
U.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467145th of 622 in OK
Average commute27 min
56th
U.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min215th of 618 in OK
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%554th of 626 in OK
Per capita income$39,971
49th
U.S. $44,673 · OK $35,62497th of 627 in OK
Broadband access91.5%
45th
U.S. 91% · OK 88.9%132nd of 623 in OK
Median age37.4
37th
U.S. 38.9 · OK 37436th of 628 in OK
Healthcare workers7.9%
26th
U.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%359th of 627 in OK
Median household income$62,917
25th
U.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039230th of 606 in OK
Poverty rate6.9%
24th
U.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%555th of 623 in OK
Foreign-born residents4.1%
24th
U.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%179th of 628 in OK
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%218th of 627 in OK
Median earnings per worker$38,333
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779386th of 625 in OK
Residents under 1817.4%
16th
U.S. 22% · OK 24%532nd of 628 in OK
Bachelor's degree or higher17.1%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%366th of 628 in OK
Self-employed workers6.1%
10th
U.S. 10% · OK 10.6%558th of 627 in OK
Median home value$145,100
8th
U.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800297th of 602 in OK
Unemployment rate2.1%
6th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%503rd of 627 in OK
Diversity index13.3
6th
U.S. 61.4 · OK 58615th of 628 in OK
Veterans1.9%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%604th of 628 in OK
Population518
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634494th of 628 in OK
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi521st of 628 in OK
Work from home0.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%573rd of 628 in OK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%588th of 603 in OK

Measure	73718	Major	OK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OK
Homeownership rateStrength	95.1%	82.5%	65.8%	65.2%	99th	18th of 623
Residents 65 and older	21.4%	21.3%	16.3%	17.2%	81st	198th of 628
Housing vacancy	10.4%	14.4%	12%	10.1%	73rd	494th of 624
Government workers	17.1%	18.4%	17.7%	14.5%	72nd	385th of 627
Income inequality (Gini)	0.464	0.414	0.467	0.483	72nd	145th of 622
Average commute	27 min	25.4 min	22.4 min	26.4 min	56th	215th of 618
Uninsured rate	6.8%	8.2%	12.9%	8.4%	50th	554th of 626
Per capita income	$39,971	$36,305	$35,624	$44,673	49th	97th of 627
Broadband access	91.5%	90.3%	88.9%	91%	45th	132nd of 623
Median age	37.4	42	37	38.9	37th	436th of 628
Healthcare workers	7.9%	9.7%	9.6%	9.7%	26th	359th of 627
Median household income	$62,917	$71,266	$65,039	$80,734	25th	230th of 606
Poverty rate	6.9%	11%	15.3%	12.5%	24th	555th of 623
Foreign-born residents	4.1%	4.6%	6.4%	14.1%	24th	179th of 628
Tech workers	1.5%	0.4%	2.5%	3.8%	23rd	218th of 627
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,333	$47,181	$42,779	$49,666	17th	386th of 625
Residents under 18	17.4%	25.3%	24%	22%	16th	532nd of 628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.1%	20.1%	28.3%	35.7%	14th	366th of 628
Self-employed workers	6.1%	15%	10.6%	10%	10th	558th of 627
Median home value	$145,100	$149,600	$199,800	$332,700	8th	297th of 602
Unemployment rateStrength	2.1%	2.6%	5%	5.2%	6th	503rd of 627
Diversity index	13.3	32	58	61.4	6th	615th of 628
Veterans	1.9%	6.7%	7.9%	6.2%	6th	604th of 628
Population	518	7,628	4,028,634	334,922,499	1st	494th of 628
Population density	6/sq mi	8/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	521st of 628
Work from home	0.9%	2.1%	9.4%	15.1%	1st	573rd of 628
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	42.2%	46.3%	51.1%	1st	588th of 603

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

10%

18–24

22%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.4

Under 18

17.4%

65 and over

21.4%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black0%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

13.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 224
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 73.2%
Married couples: 60.7%
Living alone: 18.8%
Veterans (of adults): 1.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

73718

$62,917

Major Co.

$71,266

Oklahoma

$65,039

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$39,971

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.464

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

73718

$145,100

Major Co.

$149,600

Oklahoma

$199,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

73718

—

Major Co.

$696

Oklahoma

$1,014

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 250
Owner-occupied: 95.1%
Vacant: 10.4%
Median year built: 1975
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

92%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.9%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

10%

20–29

31%

30–44

31%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

27 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

75.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

19%

Production

15%

Office and admin

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Management

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Police and fire

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

16%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Education

10%

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Professional and technical services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,333

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	73718	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,375	$74,888
Service	$30,000	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,432	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,971	$49,199
Production and transportation	$27,109	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

19%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

13%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 91.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.2%
No internet access: 8%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ames
State: Oklahoma
County: Major County
Center point: 36.2102° N, 98.1667° W
Land area: 88 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

73718 spans 3 counties

Major County76% of land
Kingfisher County17% of land
Garfield County7% of land

Zip codes near 73718

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
73735	Drummond, OK	7.5 mi	623	$112,000	—
73747	Isabella, OK	9.8 mi	228	$61,250	$128,100
73763	Okeene, OK	12 mi	1,812	$61,868	$135,400
73760	Meno, OK	12 mi	264	$111,875	$160,700
73754	Lahoma, OK	13 mi	1,043	$95,625	$155,300
73768	Ringwood, OK	13 mi	1,520	$86,359	$137,500
73773	Waukomis, OK	14 mi	1,623	$78,250	$154,900
73742	Hennessey, OK	16 mi	3,906	$70,538	$171,800
73756	Loyal, OK	16 mi	292	$62,596	$152,900
73720	Bison, OK	17 mi	221	$97,188	$185,700
73705	Enid, OK	17 mi	359	—	—
73744	Hitchcock, OK	19 mi	227	$63,500	$120,800

Questions about 73718

What city is zip code 73718?

73718 is assigned to Ames, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 73718 in?

73718 is mostly in Major County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 73718?

About 518 people live in 73718, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 73718 in?

73718 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 73718?

The median household income in 73718 is $62,917.

What zip codes are near 73718?

The closest zip codes to 73718 are 73735, 73747, 73763, 73760, 73754.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73718, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.