Red Oak, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74563
Latimer County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,042
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $44,063
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Red Oak pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74563 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74563 covers 486.2 square miles in Red Oak, Latimer County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,042 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74563 reports a modest median household income of $44,063 (30% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,261. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,200 (31% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $756; owner occupancy is 79.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 1 more in Latimer County, so 74563 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 74563
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Red Oak, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74563.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
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 74563, Red Oak, 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
2,042
Population
486.2
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74563?
41.1
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
0.3%
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?
$44,063
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$26,261
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74563 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Red Oak, 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)
$44,063 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
897housing units
897
Total Housing Units
773
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$756
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 74563, employing approximately 106 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,469,000.
22
Businesses
106
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 13.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.6% |
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 74563 vs 74943 →
ZIP 74563 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74563
Red Oak (74563)
2,042 residents
- 74942 193
Leflore (74942)
193 residents
- 74943 112
Lequire (74943)
112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74563 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74563 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74943
Lequire (74943)
$114,375 median income
- 74563 $44,063
Red Oak (74563)
$44,063 median income
- 74942 $38,438
Leflore (74942)
$38,438 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74563 ranks #2 of 3 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 74563, 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 (2,042 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 74563 in?
ZIP code 74563 (Red Oak) is located in Latimer County, Oklahoma. Latimer County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/latimer-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74563?
ZIP code 74563 in Red Oak, OK has a population of 2,042 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74563?
The median household income in ZIP 74563 is $44,063, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74563?
The median home value in ZIP 74563 is $108,200, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74563?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74563 is White at 65.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74563?
ZIP code 74563 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 106 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74563?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74563 are: Construction (3), Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Health care and social assistance (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74563?
In ZIP code 74563, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 74563?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74563 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74563?
In ZIP code 74563, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74563?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74563 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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