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Lone Wolf, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73655

Kiowa County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

864
2/sq mi
$54,792
Median income
$76,300
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lone Wolf pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73655 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73655 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lone Wolf, Kiowa County, Oklahoma, home to just 864 residents across 411.4 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73655 reports a modest median household income of $54,792 (12% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,122. Local economic indicators show a 19.2% poverty rate alongside 6.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $76,300 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $600 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 73655 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kiowa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73655, Lone Wolf, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

864

Population

411.4

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73655?

46.9

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$54,792

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$27,122

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73655 ranks nationally

Lone Wolf, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,792 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

564

Total Housing Units

335

Occupied Units

229

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$76,300

Median Home Value

-51% vs state

$600

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 73655, employing approximately 47 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,906,000.

10

Businesses

47

Employees

$1.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 73655 vs 73547 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73547 Granite, OK 2,319 8.4 mi

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Pop: 1,674
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Pop: 1,396
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Pop: 551
73559 standard
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Pop: 540
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Pop: 366

Related Areas

Kiowa County Lone Wolf, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73655 in? ▼
ZIP code 73655 (Lone Wolf) is located in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. Kiowa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kiowa-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73655? ▼
ZIP code 73655 in Lone Wolf, OK has a population of 864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73655? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73655 is $54,792, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73655? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73655 is $76,300, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73655? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73655 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73655? ▼
ZIP code 73655 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 47 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73655? ▼
In ZIP code 73655, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 73655? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73655 is 21.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73655? ▼
In ZIP code 73655, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73655? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73655 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.