ZIP Code 74728

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Broken Bow · McCurtain County · Oklahoma

Population
11,343

11/sq mi

Median income
$59,415

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,000

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.2%

Median age 38.5

Land area
1021.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 74728 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma has a population of 11,343. The median household income is $59,415, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $168,000, 40% below the US average. 17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74728 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1021.9 square miles in Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 11,343 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 74728 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74728 sits at $59,415 (5% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,694. The poverty rate stands at 21.8% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $168,000 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $677 per month, and 74.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74728 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 74728 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 74728

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74728.

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 74728, Broken Bow, 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

11,343

Population

1021.9

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74728?

38.5

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$59,415

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$28,694

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

2.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,369

Total Housing Units

4,020

Occupied Units

1,349

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.3%
Renter 25.7%

$168,000

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$677

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 283 business establishments in ZIP 74728, employing approximately 4,528 people with a combined annual payroll of $183,528,000.

283

Businesses

4,528

Employees

$183.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 53 18.7%
Retail trade 35 12.4%
Construction 27 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 24 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 20 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 18 6.4%
Finance and insurance 18 6.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 17 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 4.6%
Manufacturing 12 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 3.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.8%
Information 3 1.1%

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 74728 in?
ZIP code 74728 (Broken Bow) is located in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. McCurtain County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mccurtain-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74728?
ZIP code 74728 in Broken Bow, OK has a population of 11,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74728?
The median household income in ZIP 74728 is $59,415, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74728?
The median home value in ZIP 74728 is $168,000, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74728?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74728 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74728?
ZIP code 74728 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 4,528 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74728?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74728 are: Accommodation and food services (53), Retail trade (35), Construction (27). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74728?
In ZIP code 74728, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.2% 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 74728?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74728 is 23.9 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 74728?
In ZIP code 74728, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74728?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74728 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Broken Bow, 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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