ZIP Code 73055

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Marlow · Stephens County · Oklahoma

Population
9,942

15/sq mi

Median income
$65,991

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 40% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$164,800

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.7%

Median age 40.3

Land area
654.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 73055 in Marlow, Oklahoma has a population of 9,942. The median household income is $65,991, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $164,800, 41% below the US average. 23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 654.1 square miles in Marlow, Stephens County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 9,942 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73055 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73055 sits at $65,991 (5% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,226. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $164,800 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $940 per month, and 78.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Stephens County, so you can benchmark 73055 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 73055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73055.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73055, Marlow, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,942

Population

654.1

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73055?

40.3

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$65,991

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$32,226

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,458

Total Housing Units

3,951

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$164,800

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$940

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 196 business establishments in ZIP 73055, employing approximately 1,389 people with a combined annual payroll of $55,748,000.

196

Businesses

1,389

Employees

$55.7M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 32 16.3%
Construction 28 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 12.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 11.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 11 5.6%
Finance and insurance 10 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 9 4.6%
Manufacturing 9 4.6%
Wholesale trade 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73082 Rush Springs, OK 2,980 9.0 mi
73533 Duncan, OK 28,434 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stephens County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73055 in?
ZIP code 73055 (Marlow) is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Stephens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephens-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73055?
ZIP code 73055 in Marlow, OK has a population of 9,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73055?
The median household income in ZIP 73055 is $65,991, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73055?
The median home value in ZIP 73055 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73055 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73055?
ZIP code 73055 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 1,389 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73055 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73055?
In ZIP code 73055, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73055 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73055?
In ZIP code 73055, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73055 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Marlow, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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