74953 ZIP Code
Poteau, Oklahoma
December 20, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 74953 |
| City/Town: | Poteau |
| County: | Le Flore |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,413 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,172 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,910 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,808 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,300 |
| Land Area: | 119.1 sq miles
308.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.0381, -94.5715 |
Population Information (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,413 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,250 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,163 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 767 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 861 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 949 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,006 | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 661 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,638 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,606 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,494 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 717 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 756 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,004 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 776 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 178 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $794 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,808 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,329 | 90.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 479 | 10.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,880 | 66.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,449 | 33.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,169 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 491 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 784 | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,800 | 34.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,520 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 910 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,033 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 631 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (74953 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,172 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,449 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,917 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,910 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,520 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,166 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 311 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,223 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,750 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,046 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 370 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,223 | 74.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 95 | 0.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,324 | 10.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 69 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 470 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,226 | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 832 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,481 | 11.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,391 | 11.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 58 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (74953 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 250 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 307 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 447 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 479 | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 570 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 737 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 494 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 734 | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 196 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 115 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (74953 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,174 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 699 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 59 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 29 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 169 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (74953 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 332 | 6.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 300 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 621 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 58 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 717 | 13.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 361 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 33 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 191 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 250 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,235 | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 482 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 267 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 319 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.6% | 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 (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,858 | 79.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,455 | 52.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,894 | 39.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,246 | 18.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (74953 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,993 | 69.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,546 | 35.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 904 | 20.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 308 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 132 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 806 | 18.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (74953 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,853 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 21 | 0.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 67 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 103 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 157 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 23 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 93 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 489 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (74953 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 500 | 10.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 667 | 13.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 602 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 681 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 954 | 19.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 614 | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 289 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 134 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 356 | 7.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (74953 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 7 | 0.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 177 | 3.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,051 | 21.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,859 | 59.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 629 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 85 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (74953 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,773 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 198 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,239 | 51.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 74 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (74953 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 220 | 5.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,323 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,526 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,260 | 29.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (74953 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 186 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 577 | 20.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 579 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 578 | 20.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 685 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 218 | 7.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 54 | 1.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (74953 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,219 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $429 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $794 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,329 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,103 | 48.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 801 | 18.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 889 | 20.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,084 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,651 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,280 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (74953 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,005 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,534 | 30.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,406 | 48.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 250 | 5.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 708 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,230 | 24.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (74953 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,006 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 200 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 247 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,315 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 661 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 583 | 19.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,269 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 770 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,104 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,296 | 19.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 269 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,140 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 887 | 38.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (74953 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,608 | 85.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,637 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,076 | 65.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 541 | 33.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (74953 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,555 | 93.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 96 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 858 | 893.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 858 | 893.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 858 | 893.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 14 | 14.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 804 | 837.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (74953 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,646 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,459 | 89.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,187 | 10.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,100 | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 19 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 57 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (74953 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,329 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,925 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Poteau, OK74953