County

Harper County, OK

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥3,499Population
💰$63,592Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$112,629Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 23.8%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4.7%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic23.8%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (0.9%)
HS Graduate640 (30.7%)
Some College299 (14.3%)
Associates311 (14.9%)
Bachelors147 (7%)
Graduate Degree672 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College14.3%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,592 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$112,629 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,880
Vacant Units521

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
55%
About Harper County, OK

Harper County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,499 residents. With a median age of 42.39, it is a middle-aged county.

Harper County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,591 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Harper County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,629 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $777. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Harper County are primarily White (71.36%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Harper County, OK is a solidly middle-class area in Oklahoma. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Harper County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
73834 Buffalo 1,587 $72,266 $94,300 $751 1.8% 32.3%
73848 Laverne 1,609 $56,842 $122,800 $803 1.9% 47.2%
73851 May 99 $58,500 7.0% 25.3%
73855 Rosston 204 $51,818 $175,000 0.0% 44.7%