Ralston, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74650

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

693
2/sq mi
$47,679
Median income
$62,900
Median home value
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74650 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ralston, Pawnee County, Oklahoma, home to just 693 residents across 364.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74650 reports a modest median household income of $47,679 (24% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,864. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $62,900 for a typical home value (60% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 84.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pawnee County, letting you compare 74650 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 74650, Ralston, 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

693

Population

364.7

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74650?

42.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$47,679

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$29,864

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74650 ranks nationally

Ralston, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,679 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.4%

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

What does housing look like?

299

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

70

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.7%
Renter 15.3%

$62,900

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

1967

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 74650 vs 74058 →

ZIP 74650 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 74650 ranks #3 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 74650 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 74650 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
74058 Pawnee, OK 4,259 8.4 mi
74637 Fairfax, OK 1,899 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pawnee County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74650 in?
ZIP code 74650 (Ralston) is located in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. Pawnee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pawnee-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74650?
ZIP code 74650 in Ralston, OK has a population of 693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74650?
The median household income in ZIP 74650 is $47,679, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74650?
The median home value in ZIP 74650 is $62,900, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74650 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74650?
In ZIP code 74650, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.4% 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 74650?
In ZIP code 74650, approximately 84.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74650 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.