Healdton, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73438
Carter County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,708
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,286
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Healdton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73438 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73438 covers 224.7 square miles in Healdton, Carter County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,708 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73438 reports a modest median household income of $50,286 (20% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,675. The poverty rate is 19.7%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,200 (54% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carter County, so 73438 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 73438
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Healdton, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73438.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73438, Healdton, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,708
Population
224.7
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73438?
41.6
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
3.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$50,286
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$27,675
Per Capita Income
19.7%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73438 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Healdton, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,286 25th percentile higher than 25% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,521housing units
1,521
Total Housing Units
1,302
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 73438, employing approximately 584 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,240,000.
66
Businesses
584
Employees
$32.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Information | 3 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 73438 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73438
Healdton (73438)
3,708 residents
- 73481 978
Ratliff City (73481)
978 residents
- 73437 107
Graham (73437)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73438 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73438 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73481
Ratliff City (73481)
$63,250 median income
- 73438
Healdton (73438)
$50,286 median income
- 73437
Graham (73437)
$35,227 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73438 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73438, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,708 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 73438 in?
ZIP code 73438 (Healdton) is located in Carter County, Oklahoma. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73438?
ZIP code 73438 in Healdton, OK has a population of 3,708 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73438?
The median household income in ZIP 73438 is $50,286, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73438?
The median home value in ZIP 73438 is $71,200, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73438 is White at 76.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73438?
ZIP code 73438 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 584 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73438?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73438 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (9), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (8). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73438?
In ZIP code 73438, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73438?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73438 is 28.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73438?
In ZIP code 73438, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73438 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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