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ZIP Code 73717

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Alva · Woods County · Oklahoma

Population
6,846

4/sq mi

Median income
$51,165

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$142,400

▼ 49% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
36.3%

Median age 31.4

Land area
1711.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 73717 in Alva, Oklahoma has a population of 6,846. The median household income is $51,165, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $142,400, 49% below the US average. 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73717 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1711.5 square miles in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 6,846 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73717 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73717 sits at $51,165 (18% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,691. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $142,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $852 per month, and 58.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73717 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 12 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 73717 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 73717

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73717.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73717, Alva, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,846

Population

1711.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73717?

31.4

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$51,165

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$28,691

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

11.8 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,282

Total Housing Units

2,779

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.4%
Renter 41.6%

$142,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$852

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73717 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 183
2021 +6.2% 194
2022 +6.6% 207
2023 +0.9% 209
2024 -1.3% 206

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 198 business establishments in ZIP 73717, employing approximately 1,760 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,724,000.

198

Businesses

1,760

Employees

$71.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 33 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 20 10.1%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.1%
Finance and insurance 16 8.1%
Construction 15 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 7.1%
Wholesale trade 12 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 7 3.5%
Information 7 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.5%
Manufacturing 4 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73717 in? ▼
ZIP code 73717 (Alva) is located in Woods County, Oklahoma. Woods County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woods-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73717? ▼
ZIP code 73717 in Alva, OK has a population of 6,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73717? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73717 is $51,165, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73717? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73717 is $142,400, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73717? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73717 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73717? ▼
ZIP code 73717 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 1,760 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73717? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73717 are: Retail trade (33), Other services (except public administration) (26), Accommodation and food services (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73717? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73717 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73717? ▼
In ZIP code 73717, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73717? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73717 is 11.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73717? ▼
In ZIP code 73717, approximately 58.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73717? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73717 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Alva, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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