ZIP Code 73838

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Source:

Chester · Major County · Oklahoma

Population
462

1/sq mi

Median income
$95,588

▲ 25% vs US

higher than 78% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
31.3%

Median age 52

Land area
385.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 73838 in Chester, Oklahoma has a population of 462. The median household income is $95,588, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $161,500, 42% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73838 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 385.0 square miles in Chester, Major County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 462 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 73838 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73838 sits at $95,588 (53% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $51,218. The poverty rate stands at 3.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $161,500 (3% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 92.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73838 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Major County, so you can benchmark 73838 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 73838, Chester, 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

462

Population

385.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73838?

52.0

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$95,588

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$51,218

Per Capita Income

3.0%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

283

Total Housing Units

216

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.1%
Renter 7.9%

$161,500

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 73838, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,699,000.

8

Businesses

19

Employees

$1.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 73838 vs 73663 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73663 Seiling, OK 1,332 9.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73838 in?
ZIP code 73838 (Chester) is located in Major County, Oklahoma. Major County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/major-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73838?
ZIP code 73838 in Chester, OK has a population of 462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73838?
The median household income in ZIP 73838 is $95,588, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73838?
The median home value in ZIP 73838 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73838?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73838 is White at 92.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73838?
ZIP code 73838 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73838?
In ZIP code 73838, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73838?
In ZIP code 73838, approximately 92.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73838?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73838 is 3.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Chester, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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