ZIP Code 74831

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Source:

Byars · McClain County · Oklahoma

Population
923

5/sq mi

Median income
$58,750

▼ 23% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$136,800

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.5%

Median age 50.3

Land area
205.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 74831 in Byars, Oklahoma has a population of 923. The median household income is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average. Median home value is $136,800, 51% below the US average. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74831 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 205.1 square miles in Byars, McClain County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 923 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 74831 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74831 sits at $58,750 (6% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $30,691. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $136,800 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $597 per month, and 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74831 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing McClain County, so you can benchmark 74831 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 →

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 74831, Byars, 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

923

Population

205.1

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74831?

50.3

Median Age

60.3%

Male

39.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$58,750

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$30,691

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

356

Total Housing Units

278

Occupied Units

78

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$136,800

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 74831, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,219,000.

9

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 33.3%

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 74831 vs 74878 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74878 Wanette, OK 1,565 7.6 mi
74872 Stratford, OK 3,692 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74831 in?
ZIP code 74831 (Byars) is located in McClain County, Oklahoma. McClain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mcclain-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74831?
ZIP code 74831 in Byars, OK has a population of 923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74831?
The median household income in ZIP 74831 is $58,750, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74831?
The median home value in ZIP 74831 is $136,800, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74831?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74831 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74831?
ZIP code 74831 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74831?
In ZIP code 74831, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 74831?
In ZIP code 74831, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74831?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74831 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Byars, 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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