ZIP Code 74727

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Boswell · Choctaw County · Oklahoma

Population
2,038

4/sq mi

Median income
$43,047

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$98,400

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.3%

Median age 40.1

Land area
509.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 74727 in Boswell, Oklahoma has a population of 2,038. The median household income is $43,047, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $98,400, 65% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74727 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 509.5 square miles in Boswell, Choctaw County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 2,038 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 74727 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74727 sits at $43,047 (31% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,437. The poverty rate stands at 26.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $98,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $730 per month, and 67.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74727 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 74727

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74727.

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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 74727, Boswell, 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

2,038

Population

509.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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

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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Boswell, 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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