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Helena, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73741

Alfalfa County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,614
6/sq mi
$62,083
Median income
$110,800
Median home value
5.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Helena pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
6
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73741 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73741 covers 273.6 square miles in Helena, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,614 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73741 reports a modest median household income of $62,083 (1% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $16,017. Poverty here runs at 22.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $110,800 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 87.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is -. To put 73741 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Alfalfa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 73741, Helena, 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

1,614

Population

273.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73741?

47.1

Median Age

84.7%

Male

15.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 12.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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?

$62,083

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$16,017

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73741 ranks nationally

Helena, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$62,083 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%

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

What does housing look like?

247

Total Housing Units

201

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.1%
Renter 12.9%

$110,800

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1965

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 73741, employing approximately 107 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,208,000.

24

Businesses

107

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 6 25.0%
Retail trade 5 20.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 73741 vs 73739 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
73739 Goltry, OK 369 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Alfalfa County

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Pop: 1,861
73716 standard
Aline, OK
Pop: 510
73726 standard
Carmen, OK
Pop: 472
73749 standard
Jet, OK
Pop: 448
73722 standard
Burlington, OK
Pop: 427
73739 standard
Goltry, OK
Pop: 369

Related Areas

Alfalfa County Helena, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73741 in? ▼
ZIP code 73741 (Helena) is located in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. Alfalfa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/alfalfa-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73741? ▼
ZIP code 73741 in Helena, OK has a population of 1,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73741? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73741 is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73741? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73741 is $110,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73741? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73741 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73741? ▼
ZIP code 73741 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73741? ▼
In ZIP code 73741, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% 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 73741? ▼
In ZIP code 73741, approximately 87.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73741? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73741 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.