ZIP Code 74830

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Bowlegs · Seminole County · Oklahoma

Population
229

54/sq mi

Median income
$53,750

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$50,000

▼ 82% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.5%

Median age 43.8

Land area
4.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 74830 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma has a population of 229. The median household income is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $50,000, 82% below the US average. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74830 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.2 square miles in Bowlegs, Seminole County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 229 residents, producing a population density of 54 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 74830 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74830 sits at $53,750 (14% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $22,753. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $50,000 (68% below the state average) with median rent at $850 per month, and 84.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74830 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Seminole County, so you can benchmark 74830 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 →

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 74830, Bowlegs, 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

229

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74830?

43.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.9%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 16.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$53,750

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$22,753

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

73

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.2%
Renter 15.8%

$50,000

Median Home Value

-68% vs state

$850

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 6 business establishments in ZIP 74830, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $846,000.

6

Businesses

24

Employees

$846K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 74830 vs 74854 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74854 Maud, OK 1,897 5.3 mi
74868 Seminole, OK 13,152 8.6 mi
74884 Wewoka, OK 6,024 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74830 in?
ZIP code 74830 (Bowlegs) is located in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Seminole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seminole-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74830?
ZIP code 74830 in Bowlegs, OK has a population of 229 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74830?
The median household income in ZIP 74830 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74830?
The median home value in ZIP 74830 is $50,000, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74830 is White at 66.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74830?
ZIP code 74830 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74830?
In ZIP code 74830, 50.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74830?
In ZIP code 74830, approximately 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74830 is 17.5% 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 Bowlegs, 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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