Alva, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73717
Woods County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,846
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $51,165
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 36.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alva pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73717 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73717 (Alva, OK) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.6 in 2023 to 205.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73717 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alva, Woods County, Oklahoma, home to 6,846 residents across 1711.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73717 reports a modest median household income of $51,165 (18% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,691. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $142,400 (9% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $852; 58.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.4, and the average commute is 12 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Oklahoma and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 73717.
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 73717
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alva, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73717.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
16 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 73717, Alva, 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
6,846
Population
1711.5
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73717?
31.4
Median Age
54.3%
Male
45.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$51,165
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$28,691
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
11.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73717 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Alva, 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)
$51,165 27th percentile higher than 27% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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
3,282housing units
3,282
Total Housing Units
2,779
Occupied Units
503
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,400
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73717, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,846 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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