City

Alva, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Woods County  ·  Oklahoma

👥6,800Population
💰$45,972Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂30.9Median Age
🏠$142,500Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓40.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.4%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White82.4%
Hispanic8.6%
Black3.0%
Asian0.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
21%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty17.5% ▲ 75% above avg
College Grads40.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma113 (3.1%)
HS Graduate1,071 (29.4%)
Some College466 (12.8%)
Associates506 (13.9%)
Bachelors144 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree1,346 (36.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 3.9%Graduate: 36.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors3.9%
Graduate36.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.2%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.2%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,972 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$142,500 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$808/mo
Total Housing Units3,289
Vacant Units640

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
61%
About Alva, OK

Alva is a city in Oklahoma, located in Woods County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,800 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.9 years.

Economically, Alva is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,972 is below the national average. Approximately 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Alva is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $808 per month.

The population of Alva is well-educated. 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.37%).

Alva, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Alva
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73717 6,800 $45,972 $142,500 $808 7.5% 40.9% 57.2%