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Boswell, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74727

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

2,038
4/sq mi
$43,047
Median income
$98,400
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boswell 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
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74727 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74727 covers 509.5 square miles in Boswell, Choctaw County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,038 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74727 reports a modest median household income of $43,047 (31% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,437. Local economic indicators show a 26.4% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $98,400 (37% below the state average), median rent at $730 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Choctaw County, so you can benchmark 74727 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 74727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boswell, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74727.

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 74727, Boswell, 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

2,038

Population

509.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74727?

40.1

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 14.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$43,047

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$26,437

Per Capita Income

26.4%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74727 ranks nationally

Boswell, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,047 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,072

Total Housing Units

933

Occupied Units

139

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$98,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$730

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 33 business establishments in ZIP 74727, employing approximately 189 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,429,000.

33

Businesses

189

Employees

$8.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 21.2%
Retail trade 7 21.2%
Manufacturing 5 15.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 9.1%

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 74727 vs 74759 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74759 Soper, OK 1,358 8.5 mi

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Pop: 8,537
74735 standard
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Pop: 1,549
74759 standard
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Pop: 1,358
74756 standard
Sawyer, OK
Pop: 870
74738 standard
Grant, OK
Pop: 560
74760 standard
Spencerville, OK
Pop: 295

Related Areas

Choctaw County Boswell, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74727 in? ▼
ZIP code 74727 (Boswell) is located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Choctaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/choctaw-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74727? ▼
ZIP code 74727 in Boswell, OK has a population of 2,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74727? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74727 is $43,047, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74727? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74727 is $98,400, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74727? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74727 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74727? ▼
ZIP code 74727 has 33 business establishments employing approximately 189 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74727? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74727 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74727? ▼
In ZIP code 74727, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 74727? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74727 is 28.3 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 74727? ▼
In ZIP code 74727, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74727? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74727 is 26.4% 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.