ZIP Code 74631

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Blackwell · Kay County · Oklahoma

Population
7,709

31/sq mi

Median income
$53,964

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$86,500

▼ 69% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.9%

Median age 38.8

Land area
246.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 74631 in Blackwell, Oklahoma has a population of 7,709. The median household income is $53,964, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $86,500, 69% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74631 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 246.3 square miles in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 7,709 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 74631 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74631 sits at $53,964 (14% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,855. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $86,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $830 per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74631 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kay County, so you can benchmark 74631 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 74631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74631.

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 74631, Blackwell, 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

7,709

Population

246.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74631?

38.8

Median Age

53.4%

Male

46.6%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$53,964

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$29,855

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,659

Total Housing Units

2,611

Occupied Units

1,048

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$86,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$830

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 152 business establishments in ZIP 74631, employing approximately 1,819 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,872,000.

152

Businesses

1,819

Employees

$84.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 25 16.4%
Accommodation and food services 24 15.8%
Retail trade 19 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 18 11.8%
Wholesale trade 11 7.2%
Finance and insurance 11 7.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 10 6.6%
Manufacturing 6 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 4.0%
Construction 4 2.6%
Information 3 2.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
74646 Nardin, OK 233 7.7 mi
74632 Braman, OK 578 10.0 mi
74653 Tonkawa, OK 3,892 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74631 in?
ZIP code 74631 (Blackwell) is located in Kay County, Oklahoma. Kay County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kay-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74631?
ZIP code 74631 in Blackwell, OK has a population of 7,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74631?
The median household income in ZIP 74631 is $53,964, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74631?
The median home value in ZIP 74631 is $86,500, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74631?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74631 is White at 80.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74631?
ZIP code 74631 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 1,819 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74631?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74631 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Accommodation and food services (24), Retail trade (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74631?
In ZIP code 74631, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74631?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74631 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74631?
In ZIP code 74631, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74631?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74631 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Blackwell, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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