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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 73644 has 14,198 residents and 5,574 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, slightly younger than the state (37.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	14,198Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	14,043Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	13,980Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	76.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$53,180Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,574Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$155,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.53Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	14,017	13,995	14,247	14,465	14,746	14,884	14,966	14,668	14,225	14,097	14,029	13,419	13,687	14,043
Decennial Census	14,147	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	14,198	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.5

Male Median Age: 35

Female Median Age: 36.1

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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	516	541	630	489	393	465	472	481	431	397	372	405	448	362	239	166	105	102
Female	526	549	598	436	398	486	490	468	395	404	340	389	444	386	289	232	148	206
Total	1,042	1,090	1,228	925	791	951	962	949	826	801	712	794	892	748	528	398	253	308

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,288	75.82%
Black:	309	2.08%
Hispanic:*	1,960	13.17%
Asian:	106	0.71%
American Indian:	485	3.26%
Hawaiian:	8	0.05%
Other:	731	4.91%
Total:	14,887	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	7,014	49.40%	35.0 years
Females:	7,184	50.60%	36.1 years
Total:	14,198	100%	35.5 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,248	94.34%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	72	0.51%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	280	1.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	443	5.15%
Total Population:	14,043	100%
Total Native Population:	13,320	94.85%
Total Foreign-born Population:	723	5.15%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $53,180, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $6,062 (12.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $529. Family households earn a median of $63,728 versus $38,002 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,726). By gender, male median income is $51,556 and female is $46,620, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,936 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is notably higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$47,118	$55,054	$52,404	$54,550	$49,852	$56,987	$57,311	$53,405	$53,709	$50,704	$50,473	$50,221	$51,774	$53,180
Median Family Income	$61,681	$66,386	$62,340	$66,859	$65,000	$61,850	$62,730	$63,924	$61,510	$63,089	$68,774	$73,395	$69,443	$63,728
Median NonFamily Income	$28,849	$30,880	$31,090	$32,121	$30,335	$31,414	$30,306	$32,027	$29,878	$26,850	$26,968	$29,011	$26,930	$38,002
Median Male Income	$43,221	$50,000	$47,274	$50,505	$48,681	$47,080	$49,902	$52,142	$52,287	$53,314	$55,827	$51,879	$51,926	$51,556
Median Female Income	$27,937	$30,036	$29,666	$32,152	$31,977	$34,531	$33,708	$32,031	$35,092	$37,009	$39,056	$42,418	$46,250	$46,620

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,948	54.85%
Unemployed:	436	4.02%
Not In Labor Force:	4,460	41.13%
Total:	10,844	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,511	25.40%
Service:	1,136	19.10%
Sales and Office:	1,272	21.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,188	19.97%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	841	14.14%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,948	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $155,100, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $54,700 (54.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,400. The median gross rent is $939, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $314 (50.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $195. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.08% (46.31% with a mortgage, 53.69% free-and-clear) and renters 32.92% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$100,400	$115,000	$131,900	$132,700	$141,600	$147,300	$137,500	$137,100	$152,700	$155,900	$152,200	$160,300	$167,300	$155,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	226	11.37%
$500 to $999:	902	45.40%
$1,000 to $1,499:	589	29.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:	100	5.03%
$2,000 to $2,499:	23	1.16%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	147	7.40%
Total:	1,987	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$625	$631	$707	$735	$726	$784	$803	$792	$744	$783	$768	$828	$844	$939

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,875	31.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,174	36.02%
Renter Occupied:	1,987	32.92%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	6,036	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	6,036	81.82%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,341	18.18%
Total Housing Units:	7,377	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	5,025	68.12%
Multi-Family Units:	1,553	21.05%
Other Units:	799	10.83%
Total Housing Units:	7,377	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.21%). College enrollment is 12.12%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	501	5.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	707	7.55%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,035	43.09%
Some college, no degree:	1,658	17.70%
Associate's degree:	863	9.22%
Bachelor's degree:	1,183	12.63%
Graduate or professional degree:	418	4.46%
Total:	9,365	100%
High school or higher:	8,157	87.10%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,601	17.10%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,192	52.32%
Public Insurance:	6,051	38.65%
No Insurance:	1,413	9.03%
Total:	15,656	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,243	90.97%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	13.2%	10.4%	12.6%	9.2%	7.9%	10.0%	6.2%	5.8%	11.0%	13.6%	11.1%	13.9%	14.6%	14.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	305	9.33%
Kindergarten:	398	12.18%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,510	46.21%
High school (grades 9-12):	659	20.17%
College or graduate school:	396	12.12%
Total:	3,268	100%
Early Childhood:	703	21.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,567	78.55%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Elk City, Oklahoma
County:	Beckham County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:20:16 AM
Population:	14,198 [See All]
Area Code:	580
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.4359, -99.4867
Land Area:	185.236 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/73644/zip-code-73644.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	5,526Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	611Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	6,085Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,436Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	219Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	512Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$69,731,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$268,111,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	5,450Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Elk City, OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	21120Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	22,119Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	185.236 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.773 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	34116.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4023500Source: Census
Place Name:	Elk City city; OklahomaSource: Census

ZIP Code 73644 in Elk City, OK

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 73644

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 73644

Sources & References