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 Low-density area
- $39,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $118,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,749. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $118,100 (24% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $447; owner occupancy is 68.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pushmataha County, so 74536 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 74536
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clayton, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74536.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 74536?
48.3
Median Age
53.5%
Male
46.5%
Female
0.5%
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?
$39,750
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$27,749
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74536 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Clayton, 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)
$39,750 6th percentile higher than 6% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
921housing units
921
Total Housing Units
669
Occupied Units
252
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$118,100
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74536, 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 (1,760 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 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.
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