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 Moderate-density area
- $53,964
- Median income Below-median income area
- $86,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,855. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $86,500 (45% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $830; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kay County, so 74631 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 74631
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blackwell, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74631.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
11 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 74631?
38.8
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
2.2%
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?
$53,964
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$29,855
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74631 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Blackwell, 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)
$53,964 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
3,659housing units
3,659
Total Housing Units
2,611
Occupied Units
1,048
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$86,500
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74631
Blackwell (74631)
7,709 residents
- 74653
Tonkawa (74653)
3,892 residents
- 74632 578
Braman (74632)
578 residents
- 74646 233
Nardin (74646)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74631 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74631 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74646
Nardin (74646)
$90,473 median income
- 74632
Braman (74632)
$88,750 median income
- 74653
Tonkawa (74653)
$59,079 median income
- 74631
Blackwell (74631)
$53,964 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74631, 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 (7,709 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 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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