Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 401 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,447 (35.6%) |
| Some College | 4,602 (15.7%) |
| Associates | 5,160 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,502 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,254 (21.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,869 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,562 ▼ 42% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $931/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 21,818 |
| Vacant Units | 2,780 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Carter County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 13 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 48,743 residents. With a median age of 38.37, it is a middle-aged county.
Carter County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,868 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Carter County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $160,562 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $931. Homeownership rates are high at 67.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Carter County are majority White (67.66%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Carter County, OK is a solidly middle-class area in Oklahoma. The 13 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73401 | Ardmore | 36,228 | $60,288 | $174,700 | $960 | 4.2% | 32.8% |
| 73435 | Fox | 31 | $56,250 | $110,400 | — | 0.0% | 35.3% |
| 73436 | Gene Autry | 155 | $58,750 | $76,300 | $725 | 0.0% | 17.1% |
| 73438 | Healdton | 3,055 | $50,542 | $70,900 | $845 | 4.7% | 23.5% |
| 73443 | Lone Grove | 3,343 | $67,277 | $181,300 | $949 | 0.0% | 23.9% |
| 73481 | Ratliff City | 924 | $50,156 | $70,400 | $592 | 2.5% | 15.4% |
| 73458 | Springer | 881 | $78,750 | $174,000 | $1,054 | 6.0% | 27.6% |
| 73487 | Tatums | 178 | $32,083 | $72,800 | $742 | 4.0% | 18.3% |
| 73488 | Tussy | 21 | $48,125 | — | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 73463 | Wilson | 3,902 | $56,372 | $107,800 | $783 | 5.1% | 17.8% |