73434 ZIP Code — Foster, OK

Stephens County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73434 is located in Foster, Oklahoma, within Stephens County. It covers approximately 98.38 square miles and serves a population of 553 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73434

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,250. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 73434 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

553

population

98.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Foster	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73433 Elmore City (8.1 mi) 73052 Lindsay (11.6 mi) 73444 Hennepin (13.5 mi) 73057 Maysville (14 mi) 73481 Ratliff City (16 mi) 73011 Bradley (19.2 mi) 73098 Wynnewood (19.6 mi) 73055 Marlow (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	553
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	98.38 sq mi
Water area	0.90 sq mi
Latitude	34.6376
Longitude	-97.5450
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	54.0%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

553

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$28,554

Per capita income

$153,300

Median home value

$975

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

12.5%

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	107	19.3%
18 and over	446	80.7%
65 and over	78	14.1%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.1%

Two or more races 13.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	454	82.1%
Two or more races	76	13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	19	3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	48.7%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	33.2%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 21.4%

$50k–$75k 4.4%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	21.4%
$50k–$75k	4.4%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	4.9%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.6%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,300
Median rent / month	$975
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	35.5%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	5.8%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	40.9%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	34.0%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	5.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	42	20.4%
Households with children under 18	55	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	27.7%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.3%	15.2%
Married	56.1%	65.4%
Separated	3.4%	2.3%
Widowed	4.2%	11.5%
Divorced	11.0%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	2.7%
Kindergarten	3	4.1%
Elementary school	33	44.6%
High school	22	29.7%
College / grad school	14	18.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.1%

Manufacturing 17.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Wholesale trade 10.5%

Retail trade 8.1%

Construction 7.1%

Education & healthcare 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Other services 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.4%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.0%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.5%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.8

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 33.6%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	15.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.7%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.4%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	23.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	515	93.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	553	100.0%
Born in same state	549	99.3%
Born in different state	375	67.8%
Foreign born	4	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	19.3%
Arab	84	15.2%
French	44	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	12	2.2%
English	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73434

What city is ZIP code 73434 in?

ZIP code 73434 is primarily assigned to Foster, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73434 in?

ZIP code 73434 falls within Stephens County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73434?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73434?

18% of residents in ZIP code 73434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73434 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 73434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73434?

The median home value in ZIP code 73434 is $153,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 73434 in?

ZIP code 73434 observes the CST timezone.