ZIP Code 73726

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Carmen · Alfalfa County · Oklahoma

Population
472

2/sq mi

Median income
$59,063

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,000

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.0%

Median age 38.5

Land area
277.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 73726 in Carmen, Oklahoma has a population of 472. The median household income is $59,063, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $65,000, 77% below the US average. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73726 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 277.6 square miles in Carmen, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 472 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 73726 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73726 sits at $59,063 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $38,867. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $65,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $688 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73726 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alfalfa County, so you can benchmark 73726 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 73726, Carmen, 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

472

Population

277.6

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73726?

38.5

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$59,063

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$38,867

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

219

Total Housing Units

167

Occupied Units

52

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$65,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$688

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 73726, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,246,000.

9

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 33.3%
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 73726 vs 73716 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73716 Aline, OK 510 5.7 mi
73731 Dacoma, OK 171 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alfalfa County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73726 in?
ZIP code 73726 (Carmen) is located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Alfalfa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alfalfa-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73726?
ZIP code 73726 in Carmen, OK has a population of 472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73726?
The median household income in ZIP 73726 is $59,063, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73726?
The median home value in ZIP 73726 is $65,000, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73726?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73726 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73726?
ZIP code 73726 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73726?
In ZIP code 73726, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73726?
In ZIP code 73726, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73726?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73726 is 27.4% 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 Carmen, 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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