Krebs, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74554
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,744
- 142/sq mi High-density area
- $40,938
- Median income Below-median income area
- $99,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Krebs pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 142
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74554 covers 12.3 square miles in Krebs, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,744 residents on file, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74554 reports a modest median household income of $40,938 (35% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,180. The poverty rate is 21.9%, 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 $99,100 (36% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 55.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pittsburg County, so 74554 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 74554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Krebs, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 74554, Krebs, 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
1,744
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
142
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74554?
40.0
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
2.3%
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?
$40,938
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$25,180
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74554 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Krebs, 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)
$40,938 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
999housing units
999
Total Housing Units
873
Occupied Units
126
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,100
Median Home Value
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 74554, employing approximately 214 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,653,000.
26
Businesses
214
Employees
$9.7M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 23.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 19.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 15.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 11.5% |
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 74554 vs 74522 →
ZIP 74554 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
- 74547 3,463
Hartshorne (74547)
3,463 residents
- 74554 1,744
Krebs (74554)
1,744 residents
- 74546 824
Haileyville (74546)
824 residents
- 74565 707
Savanna (74565)
707 residents
- 74522 344
Alderson (74522)
344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74554 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74522
Alderson (74522)
$68,519 median income
- 74501
Mcalester (74501)
$57,922 median income
- 74565
Savanna (74565)
$56,250 median income
- 74546
Haileyville (74546)
$47,857 median income
- 74547
Hartshorne (74547)
$45,521 median income
- 74554
Krebs (74554)
$40,938 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74554 ranks #6 of 6 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 74554, 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 (1,744 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 74554 in?
ZIP code 74554 (Krebs) 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 74554?
ZIP code 74554 in Krebs, OK has a population of 1,744 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74554?
The median household income in ZIP 74554 is $40,938, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74554?
The median home value in ZIP 74554 is $99,100, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74554 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74554?
ZIP code 74554 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74554 are: Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74554?
In ZIP code 74554, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 74554?
In ZIP code 74554, approximately 55.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74554 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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