City

Carter, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Beckham County  ·  Oklahoma

👥495Population
💰$95,000Median HH Income▲ 24% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$119,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓29.6%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.2%Other: 10.3%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.2%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.6% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (2%)
HS Graduate142 (40.8%)
Some College33 (9.5%)
Associates63 (18.1%)
Bachelors43 (12.4%)
Graduate Degree60 (17.2%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 12.4%Graduate: 17.2%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College9.5%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors12.4%
Graduate17.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
36%

Financials

Median HH Income$95,000 ▲ 24% above avg
Median Home Value$119,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units263
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
61%
About Carter, OK

Carter is a city in Oklahoma, located in Beckham County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 495 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Carter is a middle-income community. The median household income of $95,000 is above the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Carter is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $817 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carter is moderately educated. 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.65%).

Carter, OK offers residents above-average earning potential within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Carter
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73627 495 $95,000 $119,600 $817 0.5% 29.6% 84.4%