Calvin, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74531

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

1,062
3/sq mi
$55,000
Median income
$97,300
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74531 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74531 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calvin, Hughes County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,062 residents across 331.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74531 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (12% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,752. Local economic indicators show a 14.8% poverty rate alongside 1.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $97,300 for a typical home value (38% below the state average), with rent averaging $629 a month; 76.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is -. To put 74531 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hughes 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 74531

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calvin, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74531.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74531, Calvin, 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

1,062

Population

331.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74531?

43.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$55,000

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$24,752

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74531 ranks nationally

Calvin, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,000 21st percentile higher than 21% 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

472

Total Housing Units

302

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.8%
Renter 23.2%

$97,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$629

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 74531, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,296,000.

14

Businesses

50

Employees

$2.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 28.6%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 21.4%
Health care and social assistance 3 21.4%

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 74531 vs 74827 →

ZIP 74531 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74531 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74531 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74531 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74827 Atwood, OK 387 6.4 mi
74570 Stuart, OK 1,089 8.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74531 in?
ZIP code 74531 (Calvin) is located in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Hughes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hughes-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74531?
ZIP code 74531 in Calvin, OK has a population of 1,062 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74531?
The median household income in ZIP 74531 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74531?
The median home value in ZIP 74531 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74531?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74531 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74531?
ZIP code 74531 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74531?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74531 are: Retail trade (4), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74531?
In ZIP code 74531, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 74531?
In ZIP code 74531, approximately 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74531?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74531 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.