Balko, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73931

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

510
1/sq mi
$50,000
Median income
$96,600
Median home value
51.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Balko pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73931 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73931 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 637.5 square miles in Balko, Beaver County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 510 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 73931 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73931 sits at $50,000 (20% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $49,595. The poverty rate stands at 2.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $96,600 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73931 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 73931 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 73931, Balko, 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

510

Population

637.5

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73931?

55.1

Median Age

38.0%

Male

62.0%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
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 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$50,000

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$49,595

Per Capita Income

2.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 73931 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,000 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 79.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.9%

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

What does housing look like?

275

Total Housing Units

220

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$96,600

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 73931, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,261,000.

10

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 30.0%

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 73931 in?
ZIP code 73931 (Balko) is located in Beaver County, Oklahoma. Beaver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaver-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73931?
ZIP code 73931 in Balko, OK has a population of 510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73931?
The median household income in ZIP 73931 is $50,000, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73931?
The median home value in ZIP 73931 is $96,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73931?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73931 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73931?
ZIP code 73931 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73931?
In ZIP code 73931, 79.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.9% 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 73931?
In ZIP code 73931, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73931?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73931 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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