ZIP Code 74578

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Wilburton · Latimer County · Oklahoma

Population
6,822

8/sq mi

Median income
$41,024

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,800

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.4%

Median age 39.6

Land area
863.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 74578 in Wilburton, Oklahoma has a population of 6,822. The median household income is $41,024, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $100,800, 64% below the US average. 8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74578 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 863.5 square miles in Wilburton, Latimer County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 6,822 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 74578 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74578 sits at $41,024 (34% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $23,015. The poverty rate stands at 21.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $100,800 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $641 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74578 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 74578 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 74578

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74578.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74578, Wilburton, 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

6,822

Population

863.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74578?

39.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$41,024

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,015

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,761

Total Housing Units

2,262

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$100,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$641

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 110 business establishments in ZIP 74578, employing approximately 1,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,765,000.

110

Businesses

1,155

Employees

$46.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 18 16.4%
Retail trade 16 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 13 11.8%
Finance and insurance 11 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 10 9.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.5%
Construction 5 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 4.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 2.7%
Utilities 3 2.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74578 in?
ZIP code 74578 (Wilburton) 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 74578?
ZIP code 74578 in Wilburton, OK has a population of 6,822 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74578?
The median household income in ZIP 74578 is $41,024, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74578?
The median home value in ZIP 74578 is $100,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74578?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74578 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74578?
ZIP code 74578 has 110 business establishments employing approximately 1,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74578?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74578 are: Health care and social assistance (18), Retail trade (16), Other services (except public administration) (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74578?
In ZIP code 74578, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.4% 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 74578?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74578 is 22.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74578?
In ZIP code 74578, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74578?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74578 is 21.2% 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 Wilburton, OK

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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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