Velma, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73491
Stephens County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 721
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,750
- Median income Above-median income area
- $114,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Velma pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73491 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73491 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Velma, Stephens County, Oklahoma, home to just 721 residents across 44.8 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73491 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,750 (34% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,168. The poverty rate is 23.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,600 (27% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $971; owner occupancy is 72.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Stephens County, so 73491 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 73491
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Velma, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73491.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Wholesale trade 4
Wholesale trade
4 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73491, Velma, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
721
Population
44.8
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73491?
37.0
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,750
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$30,168
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 73491 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Velma, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,750 Top 12% higher than 88% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
347housing units
347
Total Housing Units
318
Occupied Units
29
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,600
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$971
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 38 business establishments in ZIP 73491, employing approximately 441 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,646,000.
38
Businesses
441
Employees
$25.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 28.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 73491 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73481
Ratliff City (73481)
978 residents
- 73491
Velma (73491)
721 residents
- 73434
Foster (73434)
699 residents
- 73425 84
Countyline (73425)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73491 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73491 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73491
Velma (73491)
$83,750 median income
- 73481
Ratliff City (73481)
$63,250 median income
- 73434
Foster (73434)
$63,214 median income
- 73425
Countyline (73425)
$35,637 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73491 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73491, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 73491 in?
ZIP code 73491 (Velma) is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma. Stephens County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stephens-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73491?
ZIP code 73491 in Velma, OK has a population of 721 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73491?
The median household income in ZIP 73491 is $83,750, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73491?
The median home value in ZIP 73491 is $114,600, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73491?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73491 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73491?
ZIP code 73491 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 441 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73491?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73491 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11), Transportation and warehousing (5), Wholesale trade (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73491?
In ZIP code 73491, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73491?
In ZIP code 73491, approximately 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73491?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73491 is 23.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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