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Carter County
Healdton, OK
73438
73438 ZIP Code — Healdton, OK
Carter County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73438 is located in
Healdton ,
Oklahoma ,
within Carter County .
It covers approximately 70.42 square miles and serves a population of
2,812 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73438
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $48,017. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 73438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,812
Population density
40 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
70.42 sq mi
Water area
0.31 sq mi
Latitude
34.2237
Longitude
-97.5010
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
48.8%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
31.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.4%
17.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.7%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$48,017
Median household income
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 617 21.9% 18 and over 2,195 78.1% 65 and over 635 22.6% Median age 43.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.5%
Black or African American
1%
Group Count % White 2,302 78.6% Two or more races 294 10% American Indian / Alaska Native 132 4.5% Hispanic or Latino 116 4% Other race 56 1.9% Black or African American 28 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.6%
48.8%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
33.2%
31.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.4%
17.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
2.7%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 4.1% $15k–$25k 9.9% $25k–$35k 18.0% $35k–$50k 16.2% $50k–$75k 23.9% $75k–$100k 8.5% $100k–$150k 11.6% $150k–$200k 1.8% $200k+ 2.4% Median income $48,017
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $61,700 Median rent / month $814 Owner occupied 82.7% Renter occupied 17.3% Vacant 19.5% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.3% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 10.5% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 15.1% 1950–1959 25.5% 1940–1949 13.8% 1939 or earlier 7.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.5% 1 bedroom 4.1% 2 bedrooms 31.0% 3 bedrooms 50.8% 4 bedrooms 10.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.7% 1 vehicle 38.2% 2 vehicles 37.6% 3 or more 19.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.1% Electricity 52.1% Propane / LP gas 2.8% Fuel oil 0.3% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 438 34.3% Cohabiting couple 86 6.7% Male householder, no spouse 277 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 477 37.3% Households with children under 18 342 26.8% Households with seniors (65+) 520 40.7% Average household size 2.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.8% 23.8% Married 41.9% 39.4% Separated 2.5% 4.7% Widowed 6.1% 17.2% Divorced 19.7% 14.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
Some college, no degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.1% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 59 10.2% Kindergarten 26 4.5% Elementary school 229 39.5% High school 178 30.7% College / grad school 88 15.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.0%
Agriculture & mining
17.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Professional & management
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Public administration
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.0% Service 15.5% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 20.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.4% Government 15.4% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 15.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 3.5% Other means 1.5% Avg commute (minutes) 29.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
43.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.6% Retirement income 21.0% Supplemental Security 8.5% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 11.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.0% High blood pressure 41.7% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.3% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 29.3% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.3% Binge drinking 13.1% No physical activity 33.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 25.7% Fair or poor health 22.2% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 19.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 51.6% Cholesterol screening 86.2% Teeth loss 23.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 110 5.0%
Disability % Any disability 28.3% Under 18 13.0% 18–64 years 24.4% 65 and over 53.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 45.8% Public insurance 48.6% No insurance 16.2% Uninsured under 19 11.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,597 92.4% Spanish 22 0.8% Other Indo-European 22 0.8% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,786 99.1% Born in same state 2,754 97.9% Born in different state 2,116 75.2% Foreign born 32 1.1% Naturalized citizen 26 0.9% Not a US citizen 20 76.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 339 12.1% Arab 337 12%
Ancestry Count % Italian 312 11.1% English 41 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.4% Internet access 89.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73438
What city is ZIP code 73438 in?
ZIP code 73438 is primarily assigned to Healdton, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73438 in?
ZIP code 73438 falls within Carter County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73438 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 73438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 73438 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 73438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73438?
17% of residents in ZIP code 73438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73438?
The median home value in ZIP code 73438 is $61,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 73438 in?
ZIP code 73438 observes the CST timezone.
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