| City: | Medicine Park, Oklahoma |
| County: | Comanche County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:19:54 AM |
| Population: | 295 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 580 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.7461, -98.5309 |
| Land Area: | 0.912 sq mi |
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Medicine Park sits at the edge of the Wichita Mountains in southwest Oklahoma, a tiny resort village with 295 residents and a median age of 58.1 years. It's one of Oklahoma's oldest resort towns, built from local cobblestone in the early 1900s near what's now the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Most residents are older, retired, or work remotely.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative delivery exists for the 7.8 square miles the ZIP covers. The post office maintains 210 PO Boxes for 144 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 146%. People from the surrounding Wichita Mountains area travel here for mail since there's no street delivery option. General Delivery is also available for visitors and temporary residents.
Economics paint a picture of affluent retirees and remote workers. Median household income hits $100,000 with per capita income of $80,877. Over half of adults (52%) hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Home values average $322,400. The work-from-home rate is 35.5%, nearly triple the national average. With 23 businesses employing 274 people in a town of 295 residents, the local economy runs on tourism.
Street names capture the mountain character: E Lake Dr and W Lake Dr circle a small lake, Big Rock Rd and Granite Ridge reference the local geology, while Buffalo St, Bison Blf, and Longhorn Ave nod to the wildlife refuge's bison herd. Tin Can Aly and Hocutt Aly preserve the quirky naming conventions of this century-old resort. About 16% of housing units are seasonal or recreational, confirming the vacation-home presence alongside year-round retirees.
Street names reflect the natural setting (Lake, Big Rock, Granite Ridge) and nearby wildlife refuge (Buffalo, Bison, Longhorn), with historic alleys like Tin Can Aly preserving early resort character.
ZIP Code 73557 has 295 residents and 144 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 58.1 years, significantly older than the state (37.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.0%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (5.4%, higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 295Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 261Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 323.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $118,056Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 144Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $326,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 285 | 259 | 302 | 204 | 231 | 288 | 432 | 394 | 401 | 393 | 193 | 205 | 222 | 261 |
| Decennial Census | 427 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 295 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.1
Male Median Age: 58.6
Female Median Age: 55.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| White: | 230 | 83.64% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 14 | 5.09% |
| Asian: | 9 | 3.27% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 5.82% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.73% |
| Total: | 275 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 139 | 47.12% | 58.6 years |
| Females: | 156 | 52.88% | 55.3 years |
| Total: | 295 | 100% | 58.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 232 | 88.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 8.81% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.15% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.30% |
| Total Population: | 261 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 255 | 97.70% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 2.30% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $118,056, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $80,243 (212.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,181. Family households earn a median of $213,750 versus $53,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $160,000). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.8%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $37,813 | $41,875 | $46,786 | $37,396 | $48,295 | $49,135 | $73,750 | $81,000 | $71,875 | $100,250 | $94,063 | $110,962 | $100,000 | $118,056 |
| Median Family Income | $34,063 | $34,271 | $36,250 | $37,083 | $49,028 | $58,750 | $95,208 | $97,757 | $100,439 | $102,176 | $0 | $0 | $215,417 | $213,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,792 | $48,333 | $67,589 | $38,750 | $40,833 | $35,972 | $38,000 | $39,750 | $41,591 | $41,875 | $46,458 | $50,357 | $49,659 | $53,750 |
| Median Male Income | $57,679 | $55,417 | $56,250 | $34,250 | $41,250 | $35,625 | $42,727 | $40,625 | $47,188 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $28,833 | $33,750 | $34,375 | $35,417 | $36,635 | $36,923 | $37,500 | $43,750 | $50,000 | $44,583 | $0 | $74,583 | $109,375 | $0 |
| Employed: | 129 | 59.72% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 3.24% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 80 | 37.04% |
| Total: | 216 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 71 | 55.04% |
| Service: | 28 | 21.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 22 | 17.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 3.88% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 2.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 129 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $326,500, which is on par with the national median ($332,700), is up $238,200 (269.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $152,100. The median gross rent is $1,375, which is trails just behind the national median ($1,413), is up $558 (68.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $400. Of occupied housing, owners make up 95.52% (65.63% with a mortgage, 34.38% free-and-clear) and renters 4.48% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 45.75%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,300 | $86,700 | $93,800 | $145,200 | $150,000 | $191,700 | $166,700 | $170,800 | $174,400 | $259,900 | $274,400 | $328,100 | $322,400 | $326,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 50.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $817 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,042 | $967 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $975 | $963 | $1,159 | $1,225 | $1,556 | $1,375 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 84 | 62.69% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 32.84% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 4.48% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 134 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 134 | 54.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 113 | 45.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 247 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 233 | 94.33% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 5.67% |
| Total Housing Units: | 247 | 100% |
In 2024, 51.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 24.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (90.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 3.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 39 | 16.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 21.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 4.76% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 57 | 24.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 26.41% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 217 | 93.94% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 118 | 51.08% |
| Private Insurance: | 153 | 53.87% |
| Public Insurance: | 105 | 36.97% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 9.15% |
| Total: | 284 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 258 | 90.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 24.6% | 30.2% | 25.7% | 28.8% | 21.5% | 13.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 90.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 10.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 73557 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 269 people with an annual payroll of $9,614,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 223Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,431,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,614,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 269Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 73557 is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma, within the Lawton, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30020) and Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 124,098 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 73557. It covers 0.912 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.012 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Lawton, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30020Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 124,098Source: Census |
| MSA: | Lawton, OK MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.912 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.012 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 9777.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4047350Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Medicine Park town; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 73557 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.