73938 ZIP Code — Forgan, OK

Beaver County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73938 is located in Forgan, Oklahoma, within Beaver County. It covers approximately 216.99 square miles and serves a population of 667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73938

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,769. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 73938 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

667
population
216.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73938 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73938

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City Status
Forgan Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
73932 Beaver (13.7 mi) 73844 Gate (17.8 mi) 73950 Turpin (18.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 667
Population density 3 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 216.99 sq mi
Water area 0.06 sq mi
Latitude 36.8949
Longitude -100.5037
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 39.6% 44.8% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 41.7% 37.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 16.7% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

667
Population
3
People per sq mi
37.6
Median age
$65,769
Median household income
$26,856
Per capita income
$79,800
Median home value
$983
Median monthly rent
87.4%
Home ownership
7.6%
Poverty rate
0.9%
Unemployment
283
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
19
Under 5
21
8
5–9
9
26
10–14
30
38
15–19
44
20
20–24
23
38
25–34
44
26
35–44
30
44
45–54
50
32
55–59
36
18
60–64
21
31
65–74
35
10
75–84
12
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819529.2%
18 and over47270.8%
65 and over9013.5%
Median age37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or more races 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6%
Other race 3.1%
GroupCount%
White53371.1%
Hispanic or Latino8311.1%
Two or more races668.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native456%
Other race233.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 39.6% 44.8% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 41.7% 37.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 16.7% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.5%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 2.3%
$15k–$25k 3.3%
$25k–$35k 3.3%
$35k–$50k 14.0%
$50k–$75k 37.9%
$75k–$100k 7.5%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 9.8%
$200k+ 3.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k2.3%
$15k–$25k3.3%
$25k–$35k3.3%
$35k–$50k14.0%
$50k–$75k37.9%
$75k–$100k7.5%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k9.8%
$200k+3.3%
Median income$65,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.2%
$50k–$100k 29.9%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 8.6%
$200k–$300k 15.0%
$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,800
Median rent / month$983
Owner occupied87.4%
Renter occupied12.6%
Vacant31.0%
Single-family detached78.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.3%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)3.21

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.6%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20093.2%
1990–19995.8%
1980–198922.3%
1970–197912.3%
1960–19694.8%
1950–195920.3%
1940–194913.5%
1939 or earlier13.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.0%
2 bedrooms20.0%
3 bedrooms52.6%
4 bedrooms18.1%
5+ bedrooms8.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.7%
1 vehicle22.0%
2 vehicles38.8%
3 or more34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas69.2%
Electricity10.7%
Propane / LP gas14.5%
Wood1.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14165.9%
Cohabiting couple188.4%
Male householder, no spouse2511.7%
Female householder, no spouse3014.0%
Households with children under 186429.9%
Households with seniors (65+)6530.4%
Average household size3.12

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.1%29.5%
Married53.0%56.1%
Separated1.6%1.6%
Widowed3.6%7.5%
Divorced5.6%5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%
Some HS, no diploma 2.8%
HS graduate 38.5%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 12.1%
Bachelor's degree 15.9%
Graduate / professional 6.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.3%
Bachelor's or higher22.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool52.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7341.7%
High school8246.9%
College / grad school158.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%
Agriculture & mining 21.2%
Retail trade 14.4%
Construction 9.4%
Finance & real estate 5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Other services 2.4%
Manufacturing 2.1%
Public administration 1.5%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Professional & management 1.2%
Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.2%
Service19.1%
Sales & office15.0%
Natural resources & construction16.2%
Production & transportation11.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector62.4%
Government22.9%
Self-employed13.2%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.8%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.7%
Walk0.0%
Work from home23.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)21.1

Poverty

All people 7.6%
Under 18 years 8.7%
18 and over 7.2%
Married-couple families 2.8%
Female-led households 35.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security34.1%
Retirement income13.6%
Supplemental Security5.1%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP3.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.2%
High blood pressure38.6%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Heart disease7.5%
Stroke3.5%
Asthma10.4%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease3.2%
Pulmonary disease8.8%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.9%
Binge drinking12.8%
No physical activity30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.2%
Depression23.9%
Fair or poor health18.7%
Poor mental health16.0%
Poor physical health13.0%
No health insurance19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist58.6%
Cholesterol screening89.2%
Teeth loss17.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans153.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.9%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years13.1%
65 and over40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.2%
Public insurance20.4%
No insurance7.8%
Uninsured under 196.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only62794.0%
Spanish355.6%
Other Indo-European314.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander40.6%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)63495.1%
Born in same state63495.1%
Born in different state35953.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen334.9%
Not a US citizen2266.7%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French9514.2%
Italian416.1%
Arab233.4%
AncestryCount%
English203%
German10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.1%
Internet access96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73938

What city is ZIP code 73938 in?

ZIP code 73938 is primarily assigned to Forgan, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73938 in?

ZIP code 73938 falls within Beaver County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73938 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 73938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73938?

The median home value in ZIP code 73938 is $79,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 73938?

ZIP code 73938 has an estimated population of 667 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73938?

The median household income in ZIP code 73938 is $65,769, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73938 in?

ZIP code 73938 observes the CST timezone.

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