County

Beckham County, OK

6 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥22,317Population
💰$53,033Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$145,166Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.2%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 4.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.1%Race
White75.2%
Hispanic13.1%
Black4.8%
Asian0.9%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
No HS Diploma171 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,079 (38.5%)
Some College2,798 (21.2%)
Associates1,925 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,292 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,923 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 38.5%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad38.5%
Some College21.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,033 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$145,166 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units10,149
Vacant Units1,895

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Beckham County, OK

Beckham County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 22,317 residents. With a median age of 37.19, it is a relatively young county.

Beckham County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,033 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Beckham County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $145,166 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $816. Homeownership rates are high at 67.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Beckham County are primarily White (75.22%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Beckham County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Beckham County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
73627 Carter 495 $95,000 $119,600 $817 0.5% 29.6%
73644 Elk City 13,687 $51,774 $167,300 $844 5.1% 28.4%
73645 Erick 1,090 $39,250 $84,400 $768 3.5% 29.1%
73662 Sayre 7,031 $54,667 $113,300 $772 10.7% 15.4%

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