73717 ZIP Code, Alva, OK
73717 is a ZIP code in Alva, Oklahoma — mostly in Woods County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Alfalfa County. It covers 675 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 73746, 67057 and 73731. 6,852 people live here in 2,779 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (58% own). Median household income is $51,165, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039; 22% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Alva, OK
- County: Woods County
- Land area: 675 sq mi
- Population: 6,852
- Median household income: $51,165
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,852 |
| Households | 2,779 |
| Median household income | $51,165 |
| Income per person | $28,691 |
| Median age | 31.4 |
| Homeowners | 58.4% |
| Median home value | $142,400 |
| Median rent | $852 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 11.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 21.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 22.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% |
| Broadband internet | 83.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.9% |
| $10–15K | 8.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.4% |
| $25–35K | 14.5% |
| $35–50K | 12.7% |
| $50–75K | 18.3% |
| $75–100K | 9.0% |
| $100–150K | 14.2% |
| $150–200K | 4.7% |
| $200K+ | 4.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 13.3% |
| 20–24 | 18.1% |
| 25–34 | 13.1% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 8.6% |
| 55–64 | 10.4% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 7.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 26.1% |
| Owned outright | 23.4% |
| Rented | 35.3% |
| Vacant | 15.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.9% |
| Townhome | 0.5% |
| 2–4 units | 1.0% |
| 5–19 units | 2.1% |
| 20+ units | 4.8% |
| Mobile / other | 3.7% |
Businesses in 73717
198 business establishments with 1,760 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 33
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 26
- Accommodation and Food Services: 20
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 18
- Finance and Insurance: 16
- Construction: 15
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 14
- Wholesale Trade: 12
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 73746 — Hopeton CDP, OK (12.4 mi)
- 67057 — Hardtner city, KS (16 mi)
- 73731 — Dacoma town, OK (16.7 mi)
- 67070 — Kiowa city, KS (20.5 mi)
- 73860 — Waynoka city, OK (20.8 mi)
- 73728 — Cherokee city, OK (22.3 mi)
- 73726 — Carmen town, OK (23.1 mi)
- 73842 — Freedom town, OK (23.9 mi)
Areas that include 73717
- Alva, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Avard, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Capron, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Woods County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 73717, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 73717 in?
- 73717 is a Alva, OK mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 73717 in?
- 73717 is mostly in Woods County (95% of its land), with smaller parts in Alfalfa County.
- What is the population of 73717?
- About 6,852 people (±171), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,964.
- What is the median household income in 73717?
- $51,165 (±$8,289), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 73717?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 73717 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 73717?
- The closest, measured center to center: 73746 (12.4 mi, Hopeton), 67057 (16 mi, Hardtner), 73731 (16.7 mi, Dacoma), 67070 (20.5 mi, Kiowa), 73860 (20.8 mi, Waynoka) and 73728 (22.3 mi, Cherokee).
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