73645 ZIP Code — Erick, OK

Beckham County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73645 is located in Erick, Oklahoma, within Beckham County. It covers approximately 260.25 square miles and serves a population of 984 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73645

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The gap between median ($34,926) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 73645 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

984

population

260.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73645 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73645

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73645. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Erick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73662 Sayre (13.3 mi) 73673 Willow (15.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	984
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	260.25 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	35.2072
Longitude	-99.8504
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	58.9%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

984

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$34,926

Median household income

$27,261

Per capita income

$85,700

Median home value

$734

Median monthly rent

65.0%

Home ownership

35.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

552

Housing units

19.3%

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	302	30.7%
18 and over	682	69.3%
65 and over	172	17.5%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.6%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	871	85.6%
Two or more races	87	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	34	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	1.2%
Other race	10	1%
Black or African American	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	51.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	17.0%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 20.4%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 14.0%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.4%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	14.0%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	16.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$34,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,700
Median rent / month	$734
Owner occupied	65.0%
Renter occupied	35.0%
Vacant	38.0%
Single-family detached	78.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	25.8%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	8.2%
2 bedrooms	21.4%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	16.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.6%
Electricity	33.9%
Propane / LP gas	12.1%
Wood	1.4%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	38	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	53	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	167	38.2%
Households with children under 18	129	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	134	30.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.0%	11.1%
Married	64.7%	48.3%
Separated	1.1%	3.1%
Widowed	1.5%	14.7%
Divorced	16.7%	22.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	15.4%
Kindergarten	14	6.5%
Elementary school	128	59.8%
High school	28	13.1%
College / grad school	11	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Public administration 16.4%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Construction 5.5%

Retail trade 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	32.5%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	40.2%
Government	32.0%
Self-employed	23.6%
Unpaid family workers	4.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	57.8%
Carpool	21.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.0%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.5

Poverty

All people 35.7%

Under 18 years 46.6%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 13.4%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.9%
Retirement income	15.8%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	39.7%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	26.9%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	48.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	25.7%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.5%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	848	86.2%
Spanish	7	0.8%
Other Indo-European	7	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	984	100.0%
Born in same state	981	99.7%
Born in different state	589	59.9%
Foreign born	3	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	200	20.3%
French	73	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	1.9%
English	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73645

What city is ZIP code 73645 in?

ZIP code 73645 is primarily assigned to Erick, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73645 in?

ZIP code 73645 falls within Beckham County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73645?

36% of residents in ZIP code 73645 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 73645 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 73645 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73645?

The median home value in ZIP code 73645 is $85,700.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 73645?

Health data for ZIP code 73645 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 73645 in?

ZIP code 73645 observes the CST timezone.