73717 ZIP Code — Alva, OK

Woods County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73717 is located in Alva, Oklahoma, within Woods County. It covers approximately 674.69 square miles and serves a population of 6,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73717

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

The gap between median ($46,964) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 73717 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,972

population

674.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alva	Acceptable
Alva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

67057 Hardtner (15 mi) 73731 Dacoma (16.2 mi) 67070 Kiowa (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,972
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	674.69 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	36.8549
Longitude	-98.7642
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	49.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,972

Population

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$46,964

Median household income

$28,810

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

$790

Median monthly rent

63.1%

Home ownership

19.3%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,311

Housing units

35.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

180

241

5–9

215

213

10–14

191

288

15–19

257

561

20–24

503

545

25–34

488

429

35–44

384

252

45–54

226

206

55–59

185

186

60–64

167

285

65–74

255

154

75–84

137

117

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,390	19.9%
18 and over	5,582	80.1%
65 and over	1,053	15.1%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.2%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,200	87.2%
Two or more races	306	4.3%
Black or African American	266	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	141	2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	117	1.6%
Other race	70	1%
Asian	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	49.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	28.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	20.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.2%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$46,964

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$790
Owner occupied	63.1%
Renter occupied	36.9%
Vacant	20.7%
Single-family detached	82.3%
Large apartment buildings	6.7%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	5.1%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	27.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	30.7%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.5%
Electricity	27.2%
Propane / LP gas	6.5%
Wood	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,098	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	84	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	686	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	723	27.9%
Households with children under 18	565	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	707	27.3%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	36.8%
Married	42.6%	39.2%
Separated	2.2%	2.3%
Widowed	3.6%	9.4%
Divorced	10.0%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 24.7%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	35.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	82	3.8%
Kindergarten	119	5.5%
Elementary school	665	30.6%
High school	210	9.7%
College / grad school	1,094	50.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 16.6%

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Other services 2.3%

Construction 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	20.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.8%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.6%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.6

Poverty

All people 19.3%

Under 18 years 9.3%

18 and over 22.1%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	27.4%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	32.1%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	22.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	25.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	270	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.7%
Public insurance	26.4%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,590	94.5%
Spanish	129	2.0%
Other Indo-European	51	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	78	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,836	98.0%
Born in same state	6,804	97.6%
Born in different state	4,127	59.2%
Foreign born	32	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	136	2.0%
Not a US citizen	23	16.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	587	8.4%
French	571	8.2%
Arab	532	7.6%
English	143	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	73	1%
Irish	67	1%
Dutch	26	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.2%
Internet access	90.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73717

What city is ZIP code 73717 in?

ZIP code 73717 is primarily assigned to Alva, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73717 in?

ZIP code 73717 falls within Woods County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73717?

19% of residents in ZIP code 73717 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73717?

The median home value in ZIP code 73717 is $142,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73717?

The median household income in ZIP code 73717 is $46,964, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 73717?

ZIP code 73717 has an estimated population of 6,972 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73717 in?

ZIP code 73717 observes the CST timezone.