City

Elk City, OK

2 ZIP codes  ·  Beckham County  ·  Oklahoma

👥13,687Population
💰$51,774Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂37.2Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Hispanic: 14.8%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White79.7%
Hispanic14.8%
Black1.4%
Asian1.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma145 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,258 (39.8%)
Some College1,305 (16%)
Associates1,149 (14%)
Bachelors853 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree1,470 (18%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 16%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College16.0%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.4%Renter: 33.7%Tenure
Owner66.4%
Renter33.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,774 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$844/mo
Total Housing Units7,256
Vacant Units1,217

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
66%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Elk City, OK

Elk City is a city in Oklahoma, located in Beckham County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,687 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.2 years.

Economically, Elk City is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,774 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elk City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $844 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk City is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.72%).

Elk City, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Elk City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73644 13,687 $51,774 $167,300 $844 5.1% 28.4% 66.4%

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