74501 ZIP Code
Mcalester, Oklahoma
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 74501 |
| City/Town: | Mcalester |
| County: | Pittsburg |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,740 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,549 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,885 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,108 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,300 |
| Land Area: | 550.7 sq miles
1426.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 47.3 sq miles
122.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.9842, -95.7867 |
Population Information (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,740 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,691 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,049 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,795 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,919 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,870 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,697 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,639 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,000 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,877 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,196 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,867 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,894 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,521 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,734 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 731 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $848 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,108 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,165 | 85.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,943 | 14.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,746 | 69.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,419 | 30.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,820 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 781 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,957 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,265 | 36.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,970 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,869 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,646 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,332 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (74501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,549 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $73,456 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,895 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,885 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,378 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,520 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 831 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,364 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,476 | 64.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,247 | 28.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 757 | 6.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,276 | 70.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 919 | 3.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 2,155 | 7.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 154 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 69 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 343 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,824 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 785 | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,822 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,577 | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 122 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 4 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 119 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (74501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 679 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 815 | 7.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,239 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,159 | 10.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,313 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,954 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,337 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,541 | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 672 | 6.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 456 | 4.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (74501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,323 | 80.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 868 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 285 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 62 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 739 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (74501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 568 | 4.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 590 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,181 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 139 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,104 | 9.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 443 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 219 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 522 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 982 | 8.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,676 | 23.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 803 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 735 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,558 | 13.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,699 | 79.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,192 | 52.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,237 | 39.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,117 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (74501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,018 | 71.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,036 | 36.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,781 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 839 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 253 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,870 | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (74501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,394 | 79.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 81 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 463 | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 213 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 353 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 154 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 292 | 2.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,120 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (74501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 832 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,675 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,410 | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,604 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,568 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,564 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,216 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 855 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,342 | 10.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (74501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 190 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 963 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,165 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,827 | 52.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,709 | 13.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (74501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,153 | 37.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 854 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,459 | 48.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 156 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 481 | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 54 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (74501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 874 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,730 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,849 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,712 | 24.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (74501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 747 | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,502 | 19.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,697 | 21.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,508 | 19.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,365 | 17.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 672 | 8.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 214 | 2.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 41 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (74501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,196 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $407 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $848 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,165 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,344 | 47.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,009 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,904 | 17.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,161 | 28.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,383 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,558 | 31.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (74501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,802 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,817 | 32.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,780 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 371 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,574 | 13.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,323 | 19.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (74501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,258 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 360 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 551 | 8.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,931 | 46.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,567 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 849 | 13.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,995 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,251 | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 26,816 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,617 | 20.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 541 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,785 | 49.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,291 | 40.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (74501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,029 | 83.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,285 | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,226 | 51.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,020 | 47.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 687 | 16.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (74501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,209 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 160 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 531 | 331.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 531 | 331.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 531 | 331.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 37.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 389 | 243.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (74501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,945 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,740 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,205 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 968 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 79 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 59 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (74501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,165 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,136 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
Mcalester, OK74501