73944 ZIP Code — Hardesty, OK

Texas County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73944 is located in Hardesty, Oklahoma, within Texas County. It covers approximately 206.36 square miles and serves a population of 472 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73944

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 $48,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $71,786. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

472

population

206.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardesty	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73945 Hooker (16.6 mi) 73942 Guymon (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	472
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	206.36 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	36.5856
Longitude	-101.1641
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	54.2%	48.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

472

Population

People per sq mi

28.7

Median age

$71,786

Median household income

$28,870

Per capita income

$48,200

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

4.1%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

225

Housing units

49.3%

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	57	12.1%
18 and over	415	87.9%
65 and over	25	5.3%
Median age	28.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 41.2%

Other race 41.2%

White 15.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	331	41.2%
Other race	331	41.2%
White	127	15.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.9%
Asian	4	0.5%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.2%	48.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	36.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	14.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 24.0%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 43.3%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	24.0%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	43.3%
$100k–$150k	1.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
Median income	$71,786

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 60.2%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$48,200
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	42.7%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	28.2%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	18.7%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	20.0%
3 or more	53.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.0%
Electricity	7.3%
Propane / LP gas	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	38	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	75	50.0%
Female householder, no spouse	34	22.7%
Households with children under 18	20	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	20	13.3%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.7%	78.4%
Married	37.3%	12.0%
Separated	43.7%	1.0%
Widowed	3.2%	3.1%
Divorced	3.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.3%

HS graduate 6.9%

Some college, no degree 9.2%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 35.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	16.2%
Elementary school	27	73.0%
High school	3	8.1%
College / grad school	1	2.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 59.5%

Agriculture & mining 23.8%

Education & healthcare 5.5%

Manufacturing 3.8%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Professional & management 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Public administration 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	3.6%
Sales & office	61.9%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	0.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.7%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.0

Poverty

All people 4.1%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 1.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 63.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.7%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	1.8%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	91.3%
Public insurance	10.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	451	95.6%
Spanish	99	22.0%
Other Indo-European	99	22.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	369	78.2%
Born in same state	367	77.8%
Born in different state	75	15.9%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	103	21.8%
Not a US citizen	71	68.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	2.5%
English	4	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	0.8%
Arab	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.8%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73944

What city is ZIP code 73944 in?

ZIP code 73944 is primarily assigned to Hardesty, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73944 in?

ZIP code 73944 falls within Texas County, Oklahoma.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 73944?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 73944 speak Spanish as a primary language.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 73944?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73944?

The median home value in ZIP code 73944 is $48,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 73944?

ZIP code 73944 has an estimated population of 472 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73944 in?

ZIP code 73944 observes the CST timezone.