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ZIP Code 73834

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

1,643
2/sq mi
$72,500
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73834 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1026.9 square miles in Buffalo, Harper County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 1,643 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 73834 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73834 sits at $72,500 (16% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,310. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $91,900 (41% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 73834 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 73834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73834.

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 73834, Buffalo, 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

1,643

Population

1026.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73834?

39.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

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?

$72,500

Median Household Income

+16% vs state

$29,310

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73834 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,500 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

803

Total Housing Units

608

Occupied Units

195

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-41% 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 35 business establishments in ZIP 73834, employing approximately 206 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,012,000.

35

Businesses

206

Employees

$8.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 20.0%
Retail trade 6 17.1%
Other services (except public administration) 5 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 8.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73834 in?
ZIP code 73834 (Buffalo) is located in Harper County, Oklahoma. Harper County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/harper-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73834?
ZIP code 73834 in Buffalo, OK has a population of 1,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73834?
The median household income in ZIP 73834 is $72,500, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73834?
The median home value in ZIP 73834 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73834 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73834?
ZIP code 73834 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 206 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73834 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73834?
In ZIP code 73834, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 73834?
In ZIP code 73834, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73834 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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