ZIP Code 73718

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Ames · Major County · Oklahoma

Population
501

3/sq mi

Median income
$62,917

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$145,100

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 37.4

Land area
185.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 73718 in Ames, Oklahoma has a population of 501. The median household income is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $145,100, 48% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73718 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.6 square miles in Ames, Major County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 501 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 73718 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73718 sits at $62,917 (1% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $39,971. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $145,100 (7% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73718 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Major County, so you can benchmark 73718 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 →

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 73718, Ames, 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

501

Population

185.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73718?

37.4

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$62,917

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$39,971

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

250

Total Housing Units

224

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.1%
Renter 4.9%

$145,100

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 73718, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,327,000.

16

Businesses

67

Employees

$3.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 25.0%
Construction 3 18.8%

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 73718 vs 73735 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73735 Drummond, OK 684 7.4 mi
73768 Ringwood, OK 1,568 11.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73718 in?
ZIP code 73718 (Ames) is located in Major County, Oklahoma. Major County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/major-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73718?
ZIP code 73718 in Ames, OK has a population of 501 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73718?
The median household income in ZIP 73718 is $62,917, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73718?
The median home value in ZIP 73718 is $145,100, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73718?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73718 is White at 95.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73718?
ZIP code 73718 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73718?
In ZIP code 73718, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 73718?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73718 is 27.0 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 73718?
In ZIP code 73718, approximately 95.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73718?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73718 is 6.9% 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 Ames, 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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