73838 ZIP Code — Chester, OK

Major County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73838 is located in Chester, Oklahoma, within Major County. It covers approximately 162.38 square miles and serves a population of 564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73838

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $145,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,313) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 73838 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

564

population

162.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73838 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73838

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73838. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	564
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	162.38 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	36.3340
Longitude	-98.8606
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	32.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	20.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

564

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$69,313

Median household income

$46,626

Per capita income

$145,700

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

2.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	104	18.4%
18 and over	460	81.6%
65 and over	123	21.8%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	491	82.8%
Two or more races	41	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	29	4.9%
Other race	12	2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.3%
Asian	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	32.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	20.2%	18.1%
Over $200k	10.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 1.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 15.4%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	1.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	15.4%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$69,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.1%

$50k–$100k 24.2%

$100k–$150k 18.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,700
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	18.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	45.2%
3 or more	38.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	20.4%
Propane / LP gas	59.7%
Wood	14.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	163	73.8%
Cohabiting couple	14	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	8	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	36	16.3%
Households with children under 18	48	21.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	91	41.2%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.7%	8.2%
Married	83.8%	74.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	15.2%
Divorced	4.6%	2.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 36.7%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	5.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	51	69.9%
High school	14	19.2%
College / grad school	4	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Wholesale trade 13.4%

Retail trade 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Construction 9.2%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Public administration 5.9%

Information 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Other services 1.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.0%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.0%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.6

Poverty

All people 2.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	60.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.9%
Public insurance	30.0%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	523	92.7%
Spanish	13	2.5%
Other Indo-European	12	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	547	97.0%
Born in same state	543	96.3%
Born in different state	427	75.7%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	17	3.0%
Not a US citizen	4	23.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	119	21.1%
Italian	61	10.8%
Arab	38	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	3.4%
German	4	0.7%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73838

What city is ZIP code 73838 in?

ZIP code 73838 is primarily assigned to Chester, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73838 in?

ZIP code 73838 falls within Major County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73838 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 73838 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73838 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 73838 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73838?

The median home value in ZIP code 73838 is $145,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 73838?

ZIP code 73838 has an estimated population of 564 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73838 in?

ZIP code 73838 observes the CST timezone.