ZIP Code 73741

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Helena · Alfalfa County · Oklahoma

Population
1,614

6/sq mi

Median income
$62,083

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$110,800

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.8%

Median age 47.1

Land area
273.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 73741 in Helena, Oklahoma has a population of 1,614. The median household income is $62,083, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $110,800, 60% below the US average. 5.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 273.6 square miles in Helena, Alfalfa County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 1,614 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 73741 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73741 sits at $62,083 (1% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $16,017. The poverty rate stands at 22.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $110,800 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Alfalfa County, so you can benchmark 73741 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 73741, Helena, 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

1,614

Population

273.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Helena, OK

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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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