PlainZIP

Blackwell, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74631

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

7,709
31/sq mi
$53,964
Median income
$86,500
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74631 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74631 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blackwell, Kay County, Oklahoma, home to 7,709 residents across 246.3 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74631 reports a modest median household income of $53,964 (14% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,855. Local economic indicators show a 13.4% poverty rate alongside 5.4% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $86,500 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $830 monthly, and 71.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 74631 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kay 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 74631

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackwell, OK

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,709

Population

246.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 74631 ranks nationally

Blackwell, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,964 20th percentile higher than 20% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 74631 vs 74646 →

ZIP 74631 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 74631 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 74631 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 74631 ranks #4 of 4 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
74646 Nardin, OK 233 7.7 mi
74632 Braman, OK 578 10.0 mi
74653 Tonkawa, OK 3,892 10.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kay County

74601 standard
Ponca City, OK
Pop: 20,257
74604 standard
Ponca City, OK
Pop: 12,301
74653 standard
Tonkawa, OK
Pop: 3,892
74647 standard
Newkirk, OK
Pop: 3,765
74641 standard
Kaw City, OK
Pop: 715
74632 standard
Braman, OK
Pop: 578

Related Areas

Kay County Blackwell, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.