73438 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 73438, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

73438 is a zip code in Carter County and Stephens County, Oklahoma, which covers Ardmore North CCD, Healdton Central CCD, Healdton North CCD, Comanche CCD, and Velma-Alma, with a total population of 2,762 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 73438 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 73438.

The estimated population of people living in 73438 is 2,762, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 73438 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,762
 -19.97% -22.39%
2020
3,451
 -1.93% -
2019
3,519
+1.12%
-
2018
3,480
 -2.22% -
2017
3,559
 - -

Population of 73438 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 73438 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
81.5%
88%
 -7.39%
Black/African American
1%
0.2%
 +400.00%
Native
3.6%
3.1%
 +16.13%
Hispanic
5.6%
5.3%
 +5.66%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
8.3%
3.5%
 +137.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 73438 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 73438 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 73438 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 73438 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 +4.59% 38.4 +4.63% 51.5 +5.97%
2020 43.6 +7.65% 36.7 -4.68% 48.6 +13.02%
2019 40.5 -1.22% 38.5 -0.77% 43 +2.87%
2018 41 -0.73% 38.8 +1.31% 41.8 -6.28%
2017 41.3 - 38.3 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 73438 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 73438 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 192 -2.59% 239 -73.54% 176 99
10 to 19 257 -32.03% 186 -25.34% 182 122
20 to 29 210 -17.4% 258 -53.14% 175 138
30 to 39 227 -33.91% 167 -5.72% 155 157
40 to 49 201 -27.51% 211 -11.92% 151 179
50 to 59 206 -26.51% 274 -17.24% 154 222
60 to 69 238 -20.36% 236 -5.26% 188 218
70+ 142 -0.86% 315 1.17% 136 310

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 73438 zip code is $45,549.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 73438.

  • Under 25
    $36,667.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,536.00
  • 45 to 64
    $42,391.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,726.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 73438 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 73438, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 73438 is currently $60,055.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.43% of households in 73438 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 73438 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    38.11%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.43%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 73438 is $28,014.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 73438 by the total population of 73438.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 73438 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 73438 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    4.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.91%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.17%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 73438 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 73438 zip over the age of 16 is 2,322.

Of those people, a total of 52.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 73438 is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 73438 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 139 35.30% 30.60%
20 to 24 years 126 76.20% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 187 76.50% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 174 92.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 293 74.10% 2.30%
45 to 54 years 332 63.30% 7.60%
55 to 59 years 219 71.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 198 50.50% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 438 13.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 216 10.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 73438. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,051 51.30% 6.40%
Black or African American 20 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 85 72.90% 4.80%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 26 46.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 140 50.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 125 61.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,982 51.10% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 73438 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 73438 is 1,146, with median earnings of $32,441.00.

Women in 73438 are earning approximately 54.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,146 $32,441.00
Male 545 $50,112.00
Female 601 $27,074.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 73438 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 87 $63,393.00
Business and Financial 14 $34,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $43,542.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 91 $32,917.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $66,346.00
Healthcare Support 37 $25,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 65 $12,898.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 39 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 24 $39,167.00
Sales 206 $30,739.00
Office and Administrative Support 133 $22,917.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $26,563.00
Construction and Extraction 92 $38,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $53,036.00
Production 65 $36,641.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $57,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 73438 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 73438.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 54 $69,167.00 33 $38,839.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 14 $34,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 86 $32,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 3 $0.00 49 $66,058.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 37 $25,179.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $5,714.00 49 $13,466.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $26,875.00 20 $12,273.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 24 $39,167.00
Sales 84 $50,658.00 122 $26,346.00
Office and Administrative Support 14 $26,500.00 119 $22,054.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $26,563.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 92 $38,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 35 $53,036.00 0 $0.00
Production 52 $50,278.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 94 $57,885.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,262 households in 73438, with an average household size of 2.18 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 696 families living in the 73438 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 73438:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 456 61 179 566
Average Household Size 3.05 3.13 3.02 1.1
Total Families 456 61 179 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.72 2.8 0

Poverty

Of the 696 families living in 73438, 12.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 73438:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,615 housing units in 73438.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,262 78.14%
Vacant 353 21.86%

12.57% of the total 1,615 housing units in 73438 are rental units. This is approximately 203 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,000 are occupied by the owner - or 61.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 73438 is $622.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 73438 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    59
  • Less than $500
    40
  • $500 to $999
    147
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 73438 is $60,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 73438 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    426
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    353
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    89
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    8
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    10
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 73438. The chart below shows the number of properties in 73438 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    142
  • 1940 to 1949
    185
  • 1950 to 1959
    415
  • 1960 to 1969
    244
  • 1970 to 1979
    223
  • 1980 to 1989
    164
  • 1990 to 1999
    80
  • 2000 to 2009
    80
  • 2010 to 2013
    82
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 73438 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    56
  • 1 vehicle available
    435
  • 2 vehicles available
    539
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    232

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 73438 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 73438 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 73438.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    47
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    124
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    96
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    101
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    76
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    75
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    233
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    47
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    70
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    137
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    58
  • 90 or more minutes
    21

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 73438 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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