Alva, OK cityscape

73717

Alva, OK

Total Population
6,972
Median Household Income
$46,964
Median Home Value
$142,000
Median Rent
$790

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$46,964
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$142,000
100.4% above state median
Rent
$790
100% above state median
Median Age
30.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

Do more with Alva, OK 73717

Save this ZIP

Keep 73717 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 73717.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Alva, OK 73717

Loading map...

Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alva, OK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

35.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 30.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Poverty rate of 16.8% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$46,964
-37.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-31,650,791
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.36 people

Total Households
2,591
Family Households
42.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
28.4%
#2 Industry
Education
21.9%
#3 Industry
Mining
21.8%
Total Employed Residents:1,797

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
19.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.9%
283 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,191
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.6%
3,309 employed
Labor Force
3,498
189 unemployed
Median Age
30.7 years
Per Capita Income
$28,810
Poverty Rate
16.8%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas