ZIP Code 74831 in Byars, OK

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Byars, Oklahoma
City Alias:Rosedale
Counties:Mcclain County[Primary]
Garvin County
Pontotoc County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:25:30 AM
Population:816 [See All]
Area Codes:405 / 572
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.9095, -97.1069
Land Area:69.707 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 74831 has 816 residents and 307 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 42.4 years, older than the state (37.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.5% male and 49.5% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (76.5%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (9.8%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:816Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:743Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:920Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:11.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$58,750Source: Census ACS
Households:307Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$136,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.66Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.78Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--857856815744759778792722703700708666713743
Decennial Census923------------------816--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.4

Male Median Age: 43.7

Female Median Age: 41

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male232928301820212025232433314222599
Female3621193614212229302426203619171798
Total595047663241434955475053676139221817
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:62479.59%
Black:111.40%
Hispanic:*516.51%
Asian:30.38%
American Indian:8010.20%
Hawaiian:20.26%
Other:131.66%
Total:784100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:41250.49%43.7 years
Females:40449.51%41.0 years
Total:816100%42.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:73899.33%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:10.13%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:20.27%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:20.54%
Total Population:743100%
Total Native Population:73999.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:40.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $58,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,143 (85.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,214. Family households earn a median of $73,125 versus $31,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,562). By gender, male median income is $46,607 and female is $56,429, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $9,822 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$31,607$35,781$35,163$32,500$32,500$35,179$35,714$39,063$40,536$44,375$60,357$44,375$55,833$58,750
Median Family Income$50,583$52,083$39,750$43,125$39,643$42,159$43,611$47,386$50,278$50,893$65,046$57,813$61,765$73,125
Median NonFamily Income$11,422$12,679$8,077$11,389$15,625$14,464$17,500$22,188$24,063$25,455$24,219$21,250$22,083$31,563
Median Male Income$33,452$34,583$35,114$40,795$40,682$40,673$40,795$45,208$47,083$46,458$41,875$48,750$44,018$46,607
Median Female Income$19,250$20,000$29,750$29,821$27,188$26,058$27,500$27,011$27,143$30,000$49,250$38,750$46,875$56,429
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:25440.58%
Unemployed:111.76%
Not In Labor Force:36157.67%
Total:626100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:10641.73%
Service:4015.75%
Sales and Office:2710.63%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4618.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:3513.78%
Total Civilian Employed Population:254100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $136,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $57,100 (71.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $66,800. The median gross rent is $597, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $147 (32.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $44. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.34% (35.81% with a mortgage, 64.19% free-and-clear) and renters 22.66% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.91%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$79,700$87,900$103,900$100,000$103,400$79,600$97,500$98,300$70,000$88,300$178,500$118,300$120,500$136,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1422.22%
$500 to $999:2438.10%
$1,000 to $1,499:57.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2031.75%
Total:63100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$450$550$575$528$510$511$497$492$553$588$675$736$781$597
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):7727.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):13849.64%
Renter Occupied:6322.66%
Total Occupied Housing Units:278100%

Occupied Housing Units:27878.09%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):7821.91%
Total Housing Units:356100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:29582.87%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:6117.13%
Total Housing Units:356100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 15.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.77%). College enrollment is 24.09%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:91.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:336.01%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):28251.37%
Some college, no degree:11921.68%
Associate's degree:213.83%
Bachelor's degree:5910.75%
Graduate or professional degree:264.74%
Total:549100%
High school or higher:50792.35%
Bachelor's degree or higher:8515.48%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:40450.00%
Public Insurance:31238.61%
No Insurance:9211.39%
Total:808100%
Has Health Insurance:71688.61%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty11.4%13.4%13.5%16.3%15.3%16.1%22.5%16.8%21.3%20.6%13.2%19.4%16.0%9.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:21.46%
Kindergarten:1410.22%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4935.77%
High school (grades 9-12):3928.47%
College or graduate school:3324.09%
Total:137100%
Early Childhood:1611.68%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):10274.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 74831 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 37 people with an annual payroll of $1,219,000. USPS data shows 346 residential mailboxes and 6 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:346Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:6Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:418Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:346Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:9Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$308,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,219,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:37Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 74831 is located in Mcclain County, Oklahoma, within the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36420) and Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,252,987 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 74831. It covers 69.707 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.618 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Oklahoma City, OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:36420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,252,987Source: Census
MSA:Oklahoma City, OK MSASource: Census
Land Area:69.707 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.618 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9777.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4010550Source: Census
Place Name:Byars town; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


74832 | | 74830

Schools in ZIP Code 74831


We could not locate which school district 74831 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Wanette Es 502 North Martin
Wanette, OK 74878
District: Wanette Public SchoolsNearby
Wanette Hs 502 North Martin
Wanette, OK 74878
District: Wanette Public SchoolsNearby
Paoli Es 108 Dulin Street
Paoli, OK 73074
District: Paoli Public SchoolsNearby
Paoli Hs 410 Stewart Street West
Paoli, OK 73074
District: Paoli Public SchoolsNearby
Stratford Hs 431 North Oak Street
Stratford, OK 74872
District: Stratford Public SchoolsNearby
Terra Verde Discovery School 1000 36th Ave Se
Norman, OK 73026
District: Private SchoolNearby
Classen Montessori School 2323 Classen Blvd
Norman, OK 73071
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gingerbread Nursery School 602 Villa Dr
Norman, OK 73071
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 74831


Mid-America Technology Center 27438 State Hwy 59
Wayne, OK 73095-0210
Type: Post Secondary
Pontotoc Technology Center 601 W 33rd
Ada, OK 74820
Type: Post Secondary
East Central University 1100 E. 14th Street
Ada, OK 74820-6999
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Oklahoma-Norman Campus 660 Parrington Oval
Norman, OK 73019-3072
Type: Post Secondary
Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Avenue Nw
Norman, OK 73069-8308
Type: Post Secondary
Oklahoma Baptist University 500 W University
Shawnee, OK 74804
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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