Zip code 73491: Velma, Oklahoma

Q: What city is zip code 73491?

73491 is assigned to Velma, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 73491 in?

73491 is in Stephens County, Oklahoma.

Q: What is the population of 73491?

About 791 people live in 73491, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 73491?

The median household income in 73491 is $83,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 73491?

The closest zip codes to 73491 are 73425, 73488, 73481, 73442, 73536.

Residential delivery areaStephens CountyCentral Time

Population

791

Median household income

$84K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$115K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$971/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

10 sq mi

76 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 73491

73491 is a small-town zip code in Velma, Oklahoma (Stephens County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 791 people live here, or 76 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $83,750 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $114,600, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $971 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; office and administrative support; and construction and repair. 29% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 73491 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers28.9%
99th
U.S. 10% · OK 10.6%24th of 627 in OK
Poverty rate23.3%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%109th of 623 in OK
Unemployment rate8.8%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%66th of 627 in OK
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%256th of 628 in OK
Rent-burdened renters56.9%
73rd
U.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%77th of 603 in OK
Residents under 1824.8%
73rd
U.S. 22% · OK 24%245th of 628 in OK
Median earnings per worker$53,194
64th
U.S. $49,666 · OK $42,77961st of 625 in OK
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%502nd of 626 in OK
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · OK 12%540th of 624 in OK
Homeownership rate72.3%
59th
U.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%415th of 623 in OK
Median household income$83,750
55th
U.S. $80,734 · OK $65,03974th of 606 in OK
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%498th of 627 in OK
Average commute25 min
43rd
U.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min301st of 618 in OK
Diversity index40.3
36th
U.S. 61.4 · OK 58438th of 628 in OK
Median age37
34th
U.S. 38.9 · OK 37460th of 628 in OK
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467415th of 622 in OK
Residents 65 and older12.8%
22nd
U.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%551st of 628 in OK
Per capita income$30,168
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624313th of 627 in OK
Median gross rent$971
19th
U.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014131st of 546 in OK
Broadband access87.1%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%266th of 623 in OK
Population density76/sq mi
11th
U.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi203rd of 628 in OK
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%524th of 628 in OK
Work from home4%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%475th of 628 in OK
Foreign-born residents0.8%
5th
U.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%465th of 628 in OK
Median home value$114,600
4th
U.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800428th of 602 in OK
Healthcare workers4.3%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%537th of 627 in OK
Population791
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634438th of 628 in OK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%609th of 627 in OK

Measure	73491	Stephens	OK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OK
Self-employed workers	28.9%	11.9%	10.6%	10%	99th	24th of 627
Poverty rateWeakness	23.3%	18%	15.3%	12.5%	90th	109th of 623
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.8%	5.2%	5%	5.2%	90th	66th of 627
Veterans	8.1%	8.9%	7.9%	6.2%	78th	256th of 628
Rent-burdened renters	56.9%	46.3%	46.3%	51.1%	73rd	77th of 603
Residents under 18	24.8%	22.8%	24%	22%	73rd	245th of 628
Median earnings per worker	$53,194	$41,784	$42,779	$49,666	64th	61st of 625
Uninsured rate	8.6%	12.6%	12.9%	8.4%	63rd	502nd of 626
Housing vacancy	8.4%	13.6%	12%	10.1%	63rd	540th of 624
Homeownership rate	72.3%	74.4%	65.8%	65.2%	59th	415th of 623
Median household income	$83,750	$61,620	$65,039	$80,734	55th	74th of 606
Government workers	13%	16.3%	17.7%	14.5%	44th	498th of 627
Average commute	25 min	23.7 min	22.4 min	26.4 min	43rd	301st of 618
Diversity index	40.3	38.4	58	61.4	36th	438th of 628
Median age	37	41	37	38.9	34th	460th of 628
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.477	0.467	0.483	26th	415th of 622
Residents 65 and older	12.8%	20.8%	16.3%	17.2%	22nd	551st of 628
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,168	$34,840	$35,624	$44,673	19th	313th of 627
Median gross rent	$971	$895	$1,014	$1,413	19th	131st of 546
Broadband accessWeakness	87.1%	86.4%	88.9%	91%	19th	266th of 623
Population density	76/sq mi	50/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	11th	203rd of 628
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.2%	20.6%	28.3%	35.7%	5th	524th of 628
Work from home	4%	5.6%	9.4%	15.1%	5th	475th of 628
Foreign-born residents	0.8%	2.7%	6.4%	14.1%	5th	465th of 628
Median home value	$114,600	$145,300	$199,800	$332,700	4th	428th of 602
Healthcare workers	4.3%	9.3%	9.6%	9.7%	2nd	537th of 627
Population	791	43,551	4,028,634	334,922,499	1st	438th of 628
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	609th of 627

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

15%

35–44

13%

45–54

16%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

24.8%

65 and over

12.8%

Race and ethnicity

White76%
Black0.3%
Hispanic7%
Asian0%
Native American7%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial10%

Diversity index

40.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

72.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

0.9%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 318
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 80.8%
Married couples: 60.7%
Living alone: 15.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

20%

$100–150k

24%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

73491

$83,750

Stephens Co.

$61,620

Oklahoma

$65,039

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,168

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

73491

$114,600

Stephens Co.

$145,300

Oklahoma

$199,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

73491

$971

Stephens Co.

$895

Oklahoma

$1,014

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

80%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

12%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 347
Owner-occupied: 72.3%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1974
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.8%
Home value to income: 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

33%

10–19

18%

20–29

17%

30–44

12%

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

25 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

30%

Office and admin

16%

Construction and repair

Sales

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Production

Education

Healthcare

Police and fire

Management

Legal and social services

Food service

Engineering and science

0.9%

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Agriculture and mining

30%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Education

Professional and technical services

Other services

Retail

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Public administration

Median earnings per worker

$53,194

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

28.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	73491	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$48,750	$74,888
Service	$28,523	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$82,986	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

58%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
Households with broadband: 87.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 61%
No internet access: 9.4%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Velma
State: Oklahoma
County: Stephens County
Center point: 34.4676° N, 97.6596° W
Land area: 10 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Velma13% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 73491

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
73425	Countyline, OK	5.1 mi	201	$35,637	—
73488	Tussy, OK	6.2 mi	11	—	—
73481	Ratliff City, OK	8 mi	842	$63,250	$104,400
73442	Loco, OK	10 mi	275	$52,292	$133,900
73536	Duncan, OK · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
73434	Foster, OK	11 mi	574	$63,214	$255,000
73435	Fox, OK	12 mi	63	$63,194	$114,100
73533	Duncan, OK	12 mi	27,618	$59,906	$144,500
73487	Tatums, OK	12 mi	178	$31,250	$77,500
73444	Hennepin, OK	15 mi	103	—	$121,300
73438	Healdton, OK	16 mi	2,938	$50,286	$71,200
73437	Graham, OK	16 mi	108	$35,227	$295,500

Questions about 73491

What city is zip code 73491?

73491 is assigned to Velma, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 73491 in?

73491 is in Stephens County, Oklahoma.

What is the population of 73491?

About 791 people live in 73491, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 73491 in?

73491 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 73491?

The median household income in 73491 is $83,750.

What zip codes are near 73491?

The closest zip codes to 73491 are 73425, 73488, 73481, 73442, 73536.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73491, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.