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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 73645 has 1,358 residents and 547 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 39.0 years, slightly older than the state (37.3) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.7% male and 49.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.6%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6%, which is much 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:	1,358Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,086Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	644Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	5.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$35,625Source: Census ACS

Households:	547Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$90,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.48Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.87Source: 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	--	1,476	1,414	1,320	1,385	1,656	1,615	1,394	1,436	1,408	1,158	1,105	984	1,090	1,086
Decennial Census	1,538	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,358	--	--	--	--

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: 39

Male Median Age: 40.2

Female Median Age: 38.3

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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	51	58	51	37	38	36	25	46	51	39	46	39	46	36	35	28	15	11
Female	60	48	41	44	28	38	48	41	26	37	45	27	57	49	34	15	11	21
Total	111	106	92	81	66	74	73	87	77	76	91	66	103	85	69	43	26	32

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

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Population by Race

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White:	1,189	87.68%
Black:	6	0.44%
Hispanic:*	103	7.60%
Asian:	4	0.29%
American Indian:	39	2.88%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	15	1.11%
Total:	1,356	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:	688	50.66%	40.2 years
Females:	670	49.34%	38.3 years
Total:	1,358	100%	39.0 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,067	98.25%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	3	0.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	7	0.64%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	9	1.47%
Total Population:	1,086	100%
Total Native Population:	1,070	98.53%
Total Foreign-born Population:	16	1.47%

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 $35,625, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $5,398 (17.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,080. Family households earn a median of $52,841 versus $24,688 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,153). By gender, male median income is $46,615 and female is $27,031, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,584 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.2%).

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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	$30,227	$28,990	$31,389	$36,833	$38,487	$37,813	$42,174	$42,059	$45,705	$42,614	$59,219	$34,926	$39,250	$35,625
Median Family Income	$45,547	$43,304	$47,143	$56,250	$68,409	$65,139	$74,545	$62,083	$67,500	$63,750	$72,750	$74,722	$70,625	$52,841
Median NonFamily Income	$22,614	$21,250	$17,344	$16,607	$18,750	$16,250	$16,103	$12,625	$14,583	$25,114	$8,633	$10,990	$21,667	$24,688
Median Male Income	$39,018	$40,547	$47,188	$51,767	$51,875	$52,083	$56,250	$56,250	$53,173	$75,357	$88,269	$102,611	$90,625	$46,615
Median Female Income	$28,333	$39,375	$26,250	$31,429	$35,333	$31,917	$28,250	$31,023	$31,458	$33,393	$26,771	$41,406	$34,861	$27,031

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:	407	53.13%
Unemployed:	26	3.39%
Not In Labor Force:	333	43.47%
Total:	766	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:	127	31.20%
Service:	98	24.08%
Sales and Office:	80	19.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	51	12.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	51	12.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	407	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 $90,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $16,400 (22.16%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,500. The median gross rent is $715, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $160 (28.83%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.84% (41.58% with a mortgage, 58.42% free-and-clear) and renters 27.16% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 29.61%, which is markedly above 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	$74,000	$70,200	$65,700	$64,800	$69,000	$67,700	$66,700	$84,500	$88,900	$69,600	$88,300	$85,700	$84,400	$90,400

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:	23	20.35%
$500 to $999:	33	29.20%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3	2.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$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:	54	47.79%
Total:	113	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	$555	$475	$379	$364	$500	$642	$643	$691	$686	$665	$717	$734	$768	$715

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):	126	30.29%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	177	42.55%
Renter Occupied:	113	27.16%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	416	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	416	70.39%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	175	29.61%
Total Housing Units:	591	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:	489	82.74%
Multi-Family Units:	23	3.89%
Other Units:	79	13.37%
Total Housing Units:	591	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 12.80% 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 88.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 44.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 30.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.79%). College enrollment is 10.00%, 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:	22	3.35%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	51	7.76%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	288	43.84%
Some college, no degree:	182	27.70%
Associate's degree:	30	4.57%
Bachelor's degree:	59	8.98%
Graduate or professional degree:	25	3.81%
Total:	657	100%
High school or higher:	584	88.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	84	12.79%

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:	477	42.90%
Public Insurance:	506	45.50%
No Insurance:	129	11.60%
Total:	1,112	100%
Has Health Insurance:	983	88.40%

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	21.9%	25.2%	20.6%	18.8%	13.3%	17.5%	11.3%	12.0%	17.2%	24.2%	19.2%	22.1%	29.0%	30.5%

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:	37	12.76%
Kindergarten:	7	2.41%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	156	53.79%
High school (grades 9-12):	61	21.03%
College or graduate school:	29	10.00%
Total:	290	100%
Early Childhood:	44	15.17%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	224	77.24%

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

City:	Erick, Oklahoma
County:	Beckham County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:20:17 AM
Population:	1,358 [See All]
Area Code:	580
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.2072, -99.8504
Land Area:	260.252 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/73645/zip-code-73645.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	260Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	11Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,449Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	260Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	25Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$1,201,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$5,424,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	148Source: 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:	260.252 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.157 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:	4024200Source: Census
Place Name:	Erick city; OklahomaSource: Census

ZIP Code 73645 in Erick, 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 73645

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 73645

Sources & References