ZIP Code 73741 -- Helena, OK

Alfalfa | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • 87.06% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,769
Unknown
Median Income
$62,083
Home Value
$110,800
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
47.10
Diversity Index
62.50
High
Cost of Living
63.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.8%

About ZIP Code 73741

ZIP code 73741 in Helena, Oklahoma is a unknown area with a population of 1,769. The median household income is $62,083, which is This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $110,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.8x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 63.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 47.10 years. Approximately 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Alfalfa, OK.

Population & Age

Total Population
1,769
Median Age
47.10
Male Population
1,499
84.7%
Female Population
270
15.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
62.50 High
White
62.0%
Black or African American
12.0%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
6.2%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More Races
16.1%
Other Race
3.3%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$62,083
Mean Household Income
$72,854
Per Capita Income
$16,017
Below Poverty Line
22.0%

This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$110,800
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
247
Occupied Units
201
Vacant Units
46
18.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1965
Owner Occupied
87.1%
Renter Occupied
12.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.8x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 87.1% Renter 12.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
190
Employment Rate
94.2%
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
62.4%
Carpool
21.4%
Public Transit
1.1%
Work from Home
0.6%

Cost of Living Index

63.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 73741 is 36.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Alfalfa

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
73728 Cherokee 1,904 $67,417
73716 Aline 454 $78,309
73726 Carmen 420 $59,063
73739 Goltry 416 $91,875
73749 Jet 400 $55,791
73722 Burlington 382 $71,250

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 73741

ZIP code 73741 (Helena, OK) has a total population of 1,769 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 47.10 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 73741 is $62,083 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 17% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 73741 is primarily located in Helena, Oklahoma (OK). It falls within Alfalfa County.

The median home value in ZIP code 73741 is $110,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 73741 is 47.10 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 73741 has a cost of living index of 63.74 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 73741, 5.83% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.23% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 73741 is 5.79%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.56% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.