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Beaver County
Gate, OK
73844
73844 ZIP Code — Gate, OK
Beaver County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73844 is located in
Gate ,
Oklahoma ,
within Beaver County .
It covers approximately 349.85 square miles and serves a population of
377 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73844
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 $86,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($76,667) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 73844 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Cities in ZIP code 73844
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City
Status
Gate
Acceptable
Gate
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
377
Population density
1 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
007
Geography
Land area
349.85 sq mi
Water area
2.41 sq mi
Latitude
36.8825
Longitude
-100.1819
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
44.8%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
37.4%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
16.7%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.2%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$76,667
Median household income
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 37 9.8% 18 and over 340 90.2% 65 and over 107 28.4% Median age 44.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Group Count % White 247 49.8% Hispanic or Latino 119 24% Two or more races 99 20% Other race 22 4.4% Black or African American 6 1.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
60.4%
44.8%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
13.5%
37.4%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
16.7%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
1.2%
4.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.6% $25k–$35k 1.6% $35k–$50k 17.2% $50k–$75k 25.0% $75k–$100k 18.8% $150k–$200k 34.4% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $76,667
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 86.7% Renter occupied 13.3% Vacant 39.9% Single-family detached 93.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 7.0% Median rooms 6.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.8% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 0.5% 1980–1989 30.5% 1970–1979 5.6% 1960–1969 17.8% 1950–1959 6.6% 1940–1949 24.9% 1939 or earlier 10.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.9% 2 bedrooms 22.1% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 12.7% 5+ bedrooms 24.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 18.8% 2 vehicles 18.0% 3 or more 63.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 63.3% Electricity 10.9% Propane / LP gas 15.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 111 86.7% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 4 3.1% Female householder, no spouse 13 10.2% Households with children under 18 13 10.2% Households with seniors (65+) 85 66.4% Average household size 2.95
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 9.2% 12.0% Married 88.4% 62.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.4% Divorced 2.3% 19.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.7%
Some college, no degree
26.6%
Graduate / professional
5.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.9% Bachelor's or higher 15.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 11.1% Kindergarten 8 88.9% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
40.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
34.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Education & healthcare
6.1%
Public administration
3.1%
Professional & management
1.7%
Finance & real estate
0.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.7% Service 22.3% Sales & office 0.9% Natural resources & construction 14.8% Production & transportation 1.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.9% Government 7.4% Self-employed 29.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.1% Carpool 16.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 8.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.4% Retirement income 50.0% Supplemental Security 2.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 2.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 43.2% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 13.5% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 10.4% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.4% Binge drinking 11.6% No physical activity 31.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.7% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 14.1% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 59.0% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 66 19.4%
Disability % Any disability 21.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.6% 65 and over 70.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.8% Public insurance 33.2% No insurance 32.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 349 92.6% Spanish 22 6.3% Other Indo-European 18 5.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 4 1.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 353 93.6% Born in same state 353 93.6% Born in different state 180 47.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 24 6.4% Not a US citizen 9 37.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 89 23.6% Arab 34 9%
Ancestry Count % French 32 8.5% Polish 18 4.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73844
What city is ZIP code 73844 in?
ZIP code 73844 is primarily assigned to Gate, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73844 in?
ZIP code 73844 falls within Beaver County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73844 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 73844 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 73844 have a large retiree population?
48% of households in ZIP code 73844 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 73844 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 73844 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 73844 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 73844 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 73844 in?
ZIP code 73844 observes the CST timezone.
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