Zip code 73844: Gate, Oklahoma

Q: What city is zip code 73844?

73844 is assigned to Gate, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 73844 in?

73844 is mostly in Beaver County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 73844?

About 297 people live in 73844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 73844?

The closest zip codes to 73844 are 67840, 73855, 73848, 67864, 73938.

Residential delivery areaBeaver CountyCentral Time

Population

297

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$101K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

350 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 73844

73844 is a rural zip code in Gate, Oklahoma (Beaver County), covering 350 sq mi of land. About 297 people live here. The median resident is 44.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

3.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $101,300. 97% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 8.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; food service; and business and finance. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 73844 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 297 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Homeownership rate97.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%12th of 623 in OK
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%1st of 623 in OK
Uninsured rate44.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%1st of 626 in OK
Veterans23.3%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%7th of 628 in OK
Housing vacancy43.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · OK 12%16th of 624 in OK
Self-employed workers29%
99th
U.S. 10% · OK 10.6%22nd of 627 in OK
Residents 65 and older29%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%61st of 628 in OK
Median age44.7
85th
U.S. 38.9 · OK 37157th of 628 in OK
Unemployment rate5.7%
64th
U.S. 5.2% · OK 5%200th of 627 in OK
Diversity index54
59th
U.S. 61.4 · OK 58198th of 628 in OK
Per capita income$41,156
53rd
U.S. $44,673 · OK $35,62484th of 627 in OK
Foreign-born residents5.7%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%122nd of 628 in OK
Poverty rate3.4%
4th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%606th of 623 in OK
Median home value$101,300
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800477th of 602 in OK
Bachelor's degree or higher10.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%557th of 628 in OK
Population297
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634553rd of 628 in OK
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi628th of 628 in OK
Average commute8.7 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min616th of 618 in OK
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%584th of 628 in OK
Residents under 184.7%
1st
U.S. 22% · OK 24%618th of 628 in OK
Median earnings per worker$22,000
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779616th of 625 in OK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%446th of 627 in OK
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%556th of 627 in OK
Government workers4.5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%610th of 627 in OK
Income inequality (Gini)0.323
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467588th of 622 in OK

Measure	73844	Beaver	OK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OK
Homeownership rateStrength	97.3%	80.9%	65.8%	65.2%	99th	12th of 623
Broadband accessStrength	100%	90.4%	88.9%	91%	99th	1st of 623
Uninsured rateWeakness	44.4%	11.6%	12.9%	8.4%	99th	1st of 626
Veterans	23.3%	5.5%	7.9%	6.2%	99th	7th of 628
Housing vacancy	43.3%	32.3%	12%	10.1%	99th	16th of 624
Self-employed workers	29%	12.6%	10.6%	10%	99th	22nd of 627
Residents 65 and older	29%	20%	16.3%	17.2%	96th	61st of 628
Median age	44.7	40.8	37	38.9	85th	157th of 628
Unemployment rate	5.7%	2.6%	5%	5.2%	64th	200th of 627
Diversity index	54	50.2	58	61.4	59th	198th of 628
Per capita income	$41,156	$31,613	$35,624	$44,673	53rd	84th of 627
Foreign-born residents	5.7%	9.8%	6.4%	14.1%	33rd	122nd of 628
Poverty rateStrength	3.4%	13.3%	15.3%	12.5%	4th	606th of 623
Median home value	$101,300	$130,100	$199,800	$332,700	3rd	477th of 602
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.1%	22%	28.3%	35.7%	3rd	557th of 628
Population	297	5,028	4,028,634	334,922,499	1st	553rd of 628
Population density	1/sq mi	3/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	628th of 628
Average commuteStrength	8.7 min	17.7 min	22.4 min	26.4 min	1st	616th of 618
Work from home	0%	6.9%	9.4%	15.1%	1st	584th of 628
Residents under 18	4.7%	24.6%	24%	22%	1st	618th of 628
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,000	$40,553	$42,779	$49,666	1st	616th of 625
Tech workers	0%	2.2%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	446th of 627
Healthcare workers	3.5%	6.9%	9.6%	9.7%	1st	556th of 627
Government workers	4.5%	23.1%	17.7%	14.5%	1st	610th of 627
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.323	0.440	0.467	0.483	1st	588th of 622

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

35%

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

25%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.7

Under 18

4.7%

65 and over

29%

Race and ethnicity

White57%
Black0%
Hispanic36%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other7%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

45.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 110
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 85.5%
Married couples: 83.6%
Living alone: 14.5%
Veterans (of adults): 23.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

0.9%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

41%

$200k+

Median household income

73844

—

Beaver Co.

$64,276

Oklahoma

$65,039

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,156

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

42.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.323

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

73844

$101,300

Beaver Co.

$130,100

Oklahoma

$199,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

73844

—

Beaver Co.

$790

Oklahoma

$1,014

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 194
Owner-occupied: 97.3%
Vacant: 43.3%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 7.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

55%

10–19

18%

20–29

27%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

8.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

74.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

49%

Food service

23%

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Healthcare

Education

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Sales

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Industries

Agriculture and mining

34%

Arts and recreation

24%

Restaurants and hotels

23%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Wholesale

Retail

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Median earnings per worker

$22,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

29%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	73844	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,920	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$25,673	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

27%

High school

Some college

22%

Associate's

31%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 72.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.6%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.7%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 44.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gate
State: Oklahoma
County: Beaver County
Center point: 36.8991° N, 100.1601° W
Land area: 350 sq mi
Water area: 2.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

73844 spans 2 counties

Beaver County89% of land
Harper County11% of land

Zip codes near 73844

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
67840	Englewood, KS	16 mi	56	$37,813	$65,000
73855	Rosston, OK	17 mi	253	$63,333	$185,700
73848	Laverne, OK	20 mi	1,555	$57,619	$124,200
67864	Meade, KS	21 mi	1,701	$75,929	$135,700
73938	Forgan, OK	23 mi	728	$73,750	$89,600
73932	Beaver, OK	24 mi	1,940	$58,155	$155,600
67831	Ashland, KS	28 mi	968	$63,846	$72,900
73851	May, OK	31 mi	111	$60,662	$57,300
73834	Buffalo, OK	33 mi	1,544	$72,500	$91,900
67869	Plains, KS	33 mi	1,327	$72,760	$155,200
67844	Fowler, KS	33 mi	796	$56,071	$125,000
79024	Darrouzett, TX	34 mi	349	$71,250	$110,100

Questions about 73844

What city is zip code 73844?

73844 is assigned to Gate, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 73844 in?

73844 is mostly in Beaver County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 73844?

About 297 people live in 73844, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 73844 in?

73844 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 73844?

The closest zip codes to 73844 are 67840, 73855, 73848, 67864, 73938.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73844, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.