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Ellis County
Gage, OK
73843
73843 ZIP Code — Gage, OK
Ellis County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73843 is located in
Gage ,
Oklahoma ,
within Ellis County .
It covers approximately 332.18 square miles and serves a population of
778 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73843
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 $100,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $51,875. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 73843 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Gage
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
778
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
332.18 sq mi
Water area
0.02 sq mi
Latitude
36.3337
Longitude
-99.7666
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.4%
50.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.0%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.3%
4.1%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$51,875
Median household income
$100,000
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 193 24.8% 18 and over 585 75.2% 65 and over 199 25.6% Median age 44.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 708 91% Two or more races 69 8.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.4%
50.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
38.5%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
7.8%
16.0%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.3%
4.1%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 12.2% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 8.7% $35k–$50k 15.0% $50k–$75k 23.1% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 12.9% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $51,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,000 Median rent / month $770 Owner occupied 77.6% Renter occupied 22.4% Vacant 39.1% Single-family detached 79.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.2% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.50
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.7% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 9.4% 1980–1989 12.8% 1970–1979 19.6% 1960–1969 8.1% 1950–1959 11.5% 1940–1949 5.1% 1939 or earlier 19.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 3.4% 2 bedrooms 29.8% 3 bedrooms 56.4% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.1% 1 vehicle 12.6% 2 vehicles 39.5% 3 or more 45.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.0% Electricity 42.0% Propane / LP gas 14.7% Wood 4.5% No fuel used 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 145 50.7% Cohabiting couple 23 8.0% Male householder, no spouse 47 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 71 24.8% Households with children under 18 92 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 122 42.7% Average household size 2.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.3% 10.4% Married 48.1% 57.9% Separated 6.5% 0.0% Widowed 6.8% 18.7% Divorced 16.5% 13.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.7%
Some college, no degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.7% Bachelor's or higher 13.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 16 10.2% Kindergarten 40 25.5% Elementary school 55 35.0% High school 36 22.9% College / grad school 10 6.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
29.2%
Education & healthcare
10.5%
Public administration
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Professional & management
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 21.3% Service 21.3% Sales & office 11.9% Natural resources & construction 23.5% Production & transportation 22.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 65.3% Government 19.1% Self-employed 13.4% Unpaid family workers 2.2%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.4% Carpool 16.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.8% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 25.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
50.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.5% Retirement income 24.8% Supplemental Security 0.3% Cash public assistance 8.7% Food stamps / SNAP 24.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 42.7% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 31.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.8% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.0% Binge drinking 12.6% No physical activity 32.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.2% Depression 25.2% Fair or poor health 20.6% Poor mental health 16.4% Poor physical health 14.5% No health insurance 17.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.5% Visited dentist 54.3% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 19.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 66 11.3%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 5.2% 18–64 years 13.2% 65 and over 40.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 60.7% Public insurance 41.0% No insurance 16.2% Uninsured under 19 2.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 721 92.7% 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) 774 99.5% Born in same state 774 99.5% Born in different state 483 62.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.5% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 146 18.8% French 71 9.1%
Ancestry Count % Arab 11 1.4% English 10 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.8% Internet access 85.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73843
What city is ZIP code 73843 in?
ZIP code 73843 is primarily assigned to Gage, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73843 in?
ZIP code 73843 falls within Ellis County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73843 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 73843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 73843 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 73843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 73843?
14% 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 73843?
17% of residents in ZIP code 73843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 73843 in?
ZIP code 73843 observes the CST timezone.
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