73840 ZIP Code — Fargo, OK

Ellis County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73840 is located in Fargo, Oklahoma, within Ellis County. It covers approximately 141.57 square miles and serves a population of 533 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73840

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 $93,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,750. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 7% 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. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 73840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

533

population

141.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fargo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73843 Gage (7.4 mi) 73858 Shattuck (9.7 mi) 73851 May (14.7 mi) 73841 Fort Supply (16.5 mi) 73801 Woodward (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	533
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	141.57 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.4344
Longitude	-99.7215
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	48.3%	50.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	16.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

533

Population

People per sq mi

43.7

Median age

$73,750

Median household income

$27,970

Per capita income

$93,900

Median home value

$1,014

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

214

Housing units

7.2%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	116	21.8%
18 and over	417	78.2%
65 and over	82	15.4%
Median age	43.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.6%

Two or more races 11.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	458	81.6%
Two or more races	65	11.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.3%	50.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	16.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 12.2%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.2%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	25.6%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$73,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.3%

$50k–$100k 46.5%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 13.9%

$300k–$500k 6.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,900
Median rent / month	$1,014
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	14.5%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	22.7%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	17.4%
1939 or earlier	11.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	36.8%
4 bedrooms	20.2%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	39.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	6.4%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	89	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	51	29.7%
Female householder, no spouse	28	16.3%
Households with children under 18	43	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	30.2%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	17.4%
Married	46.6%	60.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	15.9%
Divorced	9.9%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 39.5%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.5%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.9%
Kindergarten	7	6.0%
Elementary school	59	50.4%
High school	47	40.2%
College / grad school	3	2.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 15.8%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Wholesale trade 9.6%

Other services 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Construction 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Public administration 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	35.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.8

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	31.0%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.8%
Public insurance	31.1%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	30.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	97.7%
Spanish	20	3.8%
Other Indo-European	20	3.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	515	96.6%
Born in same state	515	96.6%
Born in different state	338	63.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	3.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	75	14.1%
Italian	33	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	3.2%
English	4	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	90.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73840

What city is ZIP code 73840 in?

ZIP code 73840 is primarily assigned to Fargo, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73840 in?

ZIP code 73840 falls within Ellis County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73840?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 73840 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 73840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73840?

The median home value in ZIP code 73840 is $93,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 73840?

ZIP code 73840 has an estimated population of 533 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73840 in?

ZIP code 73840 observes the CST timezone.