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Velma, OK
Town in Stephens County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73491.
Population
590
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
436
ZIP codes
1
Velma and its ZIP codes
Velma at a glance
- Velma is about 7.4 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,674, 35% above the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,500 (44% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Velma, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Velma, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,674
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$111,500
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (103), Irish Americans (82), Scottish Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stephens County. PPP loans are for Velma.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,813
14,725 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$369M
FY 2026, $8,611 per person
How people get to work
Velma, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Velma, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,032
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Velma, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Velma
1 in or overlapping Velma. Population shown
Cities near Velma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LocoTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Ratliff CityTown | 8.7 mi | 1.1 |
| TatumsTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BrayTown | 13 mi | 61.6 |
| FosterTown | 14 mi | 34.5 |
| SunrayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ComancheCity | 18 mi | 5.1 |
| DuncanCity | 18 mi | 42.9 |
| HennepinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| RinglingTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| HealdtonCity | 20 mi | 16.1 |
| Elmore CityTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| MarlowCity | 20 mi | 7.1 |
| KatieTown | 20 mi | 20.5 |
| CornishTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Velma, OK in?
- Velma is in Stephens County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Velma, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Velma include 73491.
- What is the population of Velma, OK?
- About 590 people live in Velma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Velma?
- Nearby places include Loco (8.5 mi), Ratliff City (8.7 mi), Tatums (12 mi), Fox (12 mi), Bray (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023