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Mcalester, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74501

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,073
20/sq mi
$57,922
Median income
$164,000
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mcalester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74501 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mcalester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with 29,073 residents across 1432.2 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74501 reports a modest median household income of $57,922 (7% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,738. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $164,000 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $914 per month, and 68.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 74501 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pittsburg County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 74501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mcalester, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74501.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74501, Mcalester, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,073

Population

1432.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74501?

37.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,922

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$29,738

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74501 ranks nationally

Mcalester, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,922 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,294

Total Housing Units

11,473

Occupied Units

1,821

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.4%
Renter 31.6%

$164,000

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$914

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 74501 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 146
2021 +6.5% 155
2022 +8.3% 168
2023 +14.5% 192
2024 +1.3% 195

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 702 business establishments in ZIP 74501, employing approximately 8,298 people with a combined annual payroll of $371,890,000.

702

Businesses

8,298

Employees

$371.9M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 127 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 100 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 74 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 60 8.6%
Finance and insurance 53 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.3%
Construction 35 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 29 4.1%
Wholesale trade 27 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.7%
Manufacturing 18 2.6%
Information 17 2.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 1.6%
Utilities 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%
Educational services 4 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 74501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74501 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74554 Krebs, OK 1,744 6.3 mi
74442 Indianola, OK 920 10.4 mi
74522 Alderson, OK 344 8.0 mi
74430 Crowder, OK 588 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pittsburg County

74547 standard
Hartshorne, OK
Pop: 3,463
74561 standard
Quinton, OK
Pop: 2,175
74554 standard
Krebs, OK
Pop: 1,744
74553 standard
Kiowa, OK
Pop: 1,384
74425 standard
Canadian, OK
Pop: 1,240
74442 standard
Indianola, OK
Pop: 920

Related Areas

Pittsburg County Mcalester, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74501 in? ▼
ZIP code 74501 (Mcalester) is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. Pittsburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pittsburg-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74501? ▼
ZIP code 74501 in Mcalester, OK has a population of 29,073 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74501? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74501 is $57,922, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74501? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74501 is $164,000, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74501? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74501 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74501? ▼
ZIP code 74501 has 702 business establishments employing approximately 8,298 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74501? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74501 are: Retail trade (127), Health care and social assistance (100), Accommodation and food services (74). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74501? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74501 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74501? ▼
In ZIP code 74501, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74501? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74501 is 19.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74501? ▼
In ZIP code 74501, approximately 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74501? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74501 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.