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 Low-density area
- $55,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $97,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st 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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,752. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,300 (38% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $629; owner occupancy is 76.8%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hughes County, so 74531 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74531?
43.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$24,752
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74531 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Calvin, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,000 38th percentile higher than 38% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
472housing units
472
Total Housing Units
302
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74570
Stuart (74570)
1,089 residents
- 74531
Calvin (74531)
1,062 residents
- 74827 387
Atwood (74827)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74531 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74531 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74827
Atwood (74827)
$62,083 median income
- 74570
Stuart (74570)
$57,131 median income
- 74531
Calvin (74531)
$55,000 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74531, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,062 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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