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 Moderate-density area
- $57,922
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mcalester pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74501 (Mcalester, OK) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.3 in 2023 to 194.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,738. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,000 (5% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $914; 68.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pittsburg County, so 74501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
127 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 74501?
37.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$29,738
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74501 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Mcalester, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,922 46th percentile higher than 46% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,294housing units
13,294
Total Housing Units
11,473
Occupied Units
1,821
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,000
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74501 vs 74554 →
ZIP 74501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74501
Mcalester (74501)
29,073 residents
- 74554 1,744
Krebs (74554)
1,744 residents
- 74442 920
Indianola (74442)
920 residents
- 74430 588
Crowder (74430)
588 residents
- 74522 344
Alderson (74522)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74501 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74442
Indianola (74442)
$78,083 median income
- 74522
Alderson (74522)
$68,519 median income
- 74501
Mcalester (74501)
$57,922 median income
- 74430
Crowder (74430)
$56,042 median income
- 74554
Krebs (74554)
$40,938 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74501, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (29,073 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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