City

Balko, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaver County  ·  Oklahoma

👥536Population
💰$44,423Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$87,200Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓59.7%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 36.8% Female 63.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.3%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian0.6%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
14%
25–44
18%
45–64
17%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty2.6% ▼ 74% below avg
College Grads59.7% ▲ 54% above avg
HS Graduate92 (26.7%)
Some College11 (3.2%)
Associates36 (10.4%)
Bachelors24 (7%)
Graduate Degree182 (52.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 52.8%Edu
HS Grad26.7%
Some College3.2%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate52.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,423 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$87,200 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$784/mo
Total Housing Units299
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
49%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
27%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
53%
About Balko, OK

Balko is a city in Oklahoma, located in Beaver County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 536 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Balko is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,423 is below the national average. Approximately 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Balko is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $784 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Balko is well-educated. 59.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (92.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Balko
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73931 536 $44,423 $87,200 $784 0.0% 59.7% 77.4%