May, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73851

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

80
1/sq mi
$60,662
Median income
$57,300
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73851 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73851 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 133.3 square miles in May, Harper County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 80 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 73851 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73851 sits at $60,662 (3% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $46,015. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $57,300 (63% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73851 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 73851 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 →

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 73851, May, 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

80

Population

133.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73851?

68.1

Median Age

60.4%

Male

39.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$60,662

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$46,015

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73851 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,662 30th percentile higher than 30% 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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

69

Total Housing Units

67

Occupied Units

2

Vacant Units

1.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.5%
Renter 7.5%

$57,300

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73851 in?
ZIP code 73851 (May) 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 73851?
ZIP code 73851 in May, OK has a population of 80 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73851?
The median household income in ZIP 73851 is $60,662, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73851?
The median home value in ZIP 73851 is $57,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73851?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73851 is White at 99.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73851?
In ZIP code 73851, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 73851?
In ZIP code 73851, approximately 92.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73851?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73851 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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