PlainZIP

Clayton, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74536

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

1,760
2/sq mi
$39,750
Median income
$118,100
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clayton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74536 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74536 covers 733.3 square miles in Clayton, Pushmataha County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,760 residents on file, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74536 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,750 (36% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,749. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $118,100 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $447 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. To put 74536 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pushmataha 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 74536

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74536.

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 74536, Clayton, 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

1,760

Population

733.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74536?

48.3

Median Age

53.5%

Male

46.5%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$39,750

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$27,749

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74536 ranks nationally

Clayton, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,750 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

921

Total Housing Units

669

Occupied Units

252

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$118,100

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$447

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 74536, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,016,000.

27

Businesses

143

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 18.5%
Finance and insurance 3 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 11.1%

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 74536 vs 74567 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74567 Snow, OK 242 10.0 mi

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Related Areas

Pushmataha County Clayton, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74536 in? ▼
ZIP code 74536 (Clayton) is located in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Pushmataha County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pushmataha-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74536? ▼
ZIP code 74536 in Clayton, OK has a population of 1,760 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74536? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74536 is $39,750, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74536? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74536 is $118,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74536? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74536 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74536? ▼
ZIP code 74536 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74536? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74536 are: Retail trade (5), Finance and insurance (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74536? ▼
In ZIP code 74536, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 74536? ▼
In ZIP code 74536, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74536? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74536 is 25.4% 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.