The U.S. ZIP Code 73838 is associated with Chester, OK in Major County. An estimated 25.0% of residents in the 73838 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 41.3 years. In this Oklahoma region, approximately 80.4% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,756. Median househould income in this region is $56,389, while about 3% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 420.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 73838 is $56,389, while the region's mean household income is $85,141. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,756. The per capita income in ZIP Code 73838 of $32,756 is approximately 15.25% more than the per capita income in Oklahoma overall of $28,422. An estimated 3.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 66.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.9% of the population in 73838 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 73838 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 20.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 9.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 73838 are older than average. The median age of 41.3 years in ZIP Code 73838 is approximately 8.4% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 25.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.1% of the population in 73838 falls in the age group under 5 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.5% of 73838 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 18.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 5.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 73838 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 41.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 73838 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.3% of adults 18 and older in this Major County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.6% |
| High cholesterol | 40.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 73838 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.6% of those 18 and above in 73838 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 73838 include obesity (43.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (33.5% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.6% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.7% |
| Current smoking | 18.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.6% |
| Obesity | 43.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 33.5% |
In ZIP Code 73838, 80.4% of the population graduated high school, while 21.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 35.1% in this Major County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 35.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.5% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 20.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 73838, 80.5% is one race, while 19.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 73838 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 73838 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.9%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (21.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 21.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.1% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
In ZIP Code 73838, 96.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Major County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 73838, an estimated 29.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 19.3% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Major County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 73838 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 42.23% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 11.08% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 73838 | 11.12¢/kWh | 8.42¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Oklahoma | 11.3¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 5.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 73838 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.25 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.53 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.1 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.09 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.03 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.23 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.35 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.39 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.33 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.8 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.82 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 73838, 56.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.7 minutes. Approximately 24.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 73838 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 21.8% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 73838 workers 16 years and over work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 14.0% |
| Construction | 21.8% |
| Manufacturing | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 19.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 6.1% |