73644 ZIP Code — Elk City, OK

Beckham County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73644 is located in Elk City, Oklahoma, within Beckham County. It covers approximately 185.24 square miles and serves a population of 13,419 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73644

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $160,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $50,221. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73644 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

13,419

population

185.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elk City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73626 Canute (12.3 mi) 73662 Sayre (12.6 mi) 73627 Carter (16.3 mi) 73650 Hammon (17.5 mi) 73628 Cheyenne (19.1 mi) 73625 Butler (19.2 mi) 73641 Dill City (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,419
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	185.24 sq mi
Water area	0.77 sq mi
Latitude	35.4359
Longitude	-99.4867
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	49.6%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

13,419

Population

People per sq mi

35.6

Median age

$50,221

Median household income

$30,532

Per capita income

$160,300

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

66.6%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

5,210

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

490

Under 5

498

526

5–9

535

452

10–14

459

292

15–19

296

531

20–24

540

985

25–34

999

824

35–44

836

749

45–54

760

325

55–59

329

439

60–64

446

572

65–74

580

353

75–84

358

122

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,404	25.4%
18 and over	10,015	74.6%
65 and over	2,108	15.7%
Median age	35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 4.7%

Black or African American 2.5%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	11,785	83.2%
Hispanic or Latino	743	5.2%
Two or more races	668	4.7%
Black or African American	349	2.5%
Other race	316	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	188	1.3%
Asian	113	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.6%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	18.4%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$50,221

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.4%

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$160,300
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	66.6%
Renter occupied	33.4%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	16.1%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	11.5%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.4%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	18.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.6%
Electricity	40.9%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,713	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	594	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,169	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	1,306	22.6%
Households with children under 18	1,771	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,528	26.4%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	17.1%
Married	51.0%	52.2%
Separated	0.9%	3.4%
Widowed	3.4%	10.7%
Divorced	13.3%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	287	9.3%
Kindergarten	270	8.7%
Elementary school	1,446	46.8%
High school	541	17.5%
College / grad school	546	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Construction 10.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	4.6%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 59.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.3%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	36.8%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	662	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	26.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,431	92.6%
Spanish	390	3.1%
Other Indo-European	380	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,419	92.5%
Born in same state	12,342	92.0%
Born in different state	7,947	59.2%
Foreign born	77	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,000	7.5%
Not a US citizen	321	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,092	15.6%
French	1,065	7.9%
Italian	914	6.8%
English	224	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	97	0.7%
German	94	0.7%
Dutch	63	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73644

What city is ZIP code 73644 in?

ZIP code 73644 is primarily assigned to Elk City, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73644 in?

ZIP code 73644 falls within Beckham County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73644?

23% of residents in ZIP code 73644 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73644?

The median home value in ZIP code 73644 is $160,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 73644?

ZIP code 73644 has an estimated population of 13,419 residents, with a density of 72 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73644?

The median household income in ZIP code 73644 is $50,221, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73644 in?

ZIP code 73644 observes the CST timezone.