ZIP Code 74522

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Alderson · Pittsburg County · Oklahoma

Population
344

162/sq mi

Median income
$68,519

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$204,100

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.5%

Median age 61.6

Land area
2.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 74522 in Alderson, Oklahoma has a population of 344. The median household income is $68,519, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $204,100, 27% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Alderson, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 344 residents, producing a population density of 162 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74522 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74522 sits at $68,519 (9% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $39,753. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $204,100 (31% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pittsburg County, so you can benchmark 74522 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74522, Alderson, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

344

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74522?

61.6

Median Age

60.2%

Male

39.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 55.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

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?

$68,519

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$39,753

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

89

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

1.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.3%
Renter 3.7%

$204,100

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 74522, employing approximately 26 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,960,000.

6

Businesses

26

Employees

$2.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 74522 vs 74554 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74554 Krebs, OK 1,744 1.7 mi
74546 Haileyville, OK 824 7.2 mi
74501 Mcalester, OK 29,073 8.0 mi
74547 Hartshorne, OK 3,463 8.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74522 in?
ZIP code 74522 (Alderson) 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 74522?
ZIP code 74522 in Alderson, OK has a population of 344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74522?
The median household income in ZIP 74522 is $68,519, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74522?
The median home value in ZIP 74522 is $204,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74522?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74522 is White at 55.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74522?
ZIP code 74522 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 26 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74522?
In ZIP code 74522, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74522?
In ZIP code 74522, approximately 96.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74522?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74522 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Alderson, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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