ZIP Code 73644
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Elk City · Beckham County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 14,147
- Median income
- $53,180
- Median home value
- $155,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 494.7 sq mi
29/sq mi
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
Chicago
ZIP code 73644 in Elk City, Oklahoma has a population of 14,147. The median household income is $53,180, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $155,100, 44% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73644 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 494.7 square miles in Elk City, Beckham County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 14,147 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73644 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73644 sits at $53,180 (15% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $30,057. The poverty rate stands at 20.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $155,100 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $939 per month, and 67.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73644 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 73644 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 73644
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73644.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
43 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73644, Elk City, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,147
Population
494.7
Area (sq mi)
29
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73644?
37.2
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
5.1%
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?
$53,180
Median Household Income
-15% vs state
$30,057
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,377
Total Housing Units
6,036
Occupied Units
1,341
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,100
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$939
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73644 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 172 |
| 2021 | +6.9% | 184 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 202 |
| 2023 | +2.5% | 207 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 512 business establishments in ZIP 73644, employing approximately 5,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $268,111,000.
512
Businesses
5,450
Employees
$268.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 17.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 12.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 53 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 8.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 43 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.3% |
| Information | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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