73851 ZIP Code — May, OK
Harper County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73851 is located in May, Oklahoma, within Harper County. It covers approximately 80.35 square miles and serves a population of 150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.
150
population
80.35
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73851 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73851
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73851. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| May | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 150 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 40 |
| County FIPS | 059 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 80.35 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6445 |
| Longitude | -99.6829 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 580 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.4% | 53.1% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.1% | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 13.0% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
150
Population
2
People per sq mi
54.3
Median age
$55,982
Median household income
$30,859
Per capita income
$210,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
93.2%
Home ownership
9.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
72
Housing units
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
0
13
15–19
11
2
20–24
1
14
25–34
11
1
35–44
1
15
45–54
13
8
55–59
7
4
60–64
3
5
65–74
4
17
75–84
15
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5 | 3.3% |
| 18 and over | 145 | 96.7% |
| 65 and over | 41 | 27.3% |
| Median age | 54.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 3.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.4% | 53.1% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 3.1% | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 37.5% | 13.0% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 0.6% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
16.9%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
27.1%
$100k–$150k
25.4%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
3.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.4% |
| Median income | $55,982 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.1%
$50k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
3.6%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k–$300k
58.2%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter occupied | 6.8% |
| Vacant | 22.4% |
| Single-family detached | 93.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 28.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 17.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 5.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.3% |
| 3 or more | 69.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.2% |
| Electricity | 45.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 44.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 35 | 59.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 1.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 10 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 13 | 22.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 3.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 32 | 54.2% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 21.2% |
| Married | 46.8% | 62.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 15.2% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 1.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
36.4%
Some college, no degree
44.9%
Associate's degree
3.4%
Bachelor's degree
5.1%
Graduate / professional
1.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 10.0% |
| High school | 24 | 80.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
31.4%
Public administration
23.5%
Transportation & utilities
19.6%
Education & healthcare
15.7%
Retail trade
5.9%
Construction
3.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 5.9% |
| Service | 41.2% |
| Sales & office | 39.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 45.1% |
| Government | 54.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
9.3%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.2% |
| Retirement income | 35.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 47.4% |
| High cholesterol | 44.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.9% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.5% |
| Cancer | 8.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 11.1% |
| No physical activity | 32.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 4.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 63.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 84.7% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 2.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 148 | 98.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 145 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 145 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 90 | 60.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 30 | 20% |
| Italian | 25 | 16.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 19 | 12.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73851
What city is ZIP code 73851 in?
ZIP code 73851 is primarily assigned to May, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73851 in?
ZIP code 73851 falls within Harper County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73851 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 73851 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 73851 mostly owner-occupied?
93% of occupied units in ZIP code 73851 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 73851 have an older population?
27% of residents in ZIP code 73851 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 73851?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 73851 in?
ZIP code 73851 observes the CST timezone.