Holdenville, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74848
Hughes County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,326
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,614
- Median income Below-median income area
- $106,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Holdenville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74848 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74848 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma, home to 8,326 residents across 655.6 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74848 reports a modest median household income of $52,614 (16% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,309. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $106,700 (32% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $668; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hughes County, so 74848 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 74848
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Holdenville, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74848.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74848, Holdenville, 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
8,326
Population
655.6
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74848?
36.7
Median Age
59.2%
Male
40.8%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$52,614
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$20,309
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74848 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Holdenville, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,614 31st percentile higher than 31% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,108housing units
3,108
Total Housing Units
2,181
Occupied Units
927
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$106,700
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$668
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 121 business establishments in ZIP 74848, employing approximately 1,631 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,628,000.
121
Businesses
1,631
Employees
$66.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 31 | 25.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 5.0% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.5% |
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 74848 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74848
Holdenville (74848)
8,326 residents
- 74883 2,526
Wetumka (74883)
2,526 residents
- 74827 387
Atwood (74827)
387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74848 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74848 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74827
Atwood (74827)
$62,083 median income
- 74848
Holdenville (74848)
$52,614 median income
- 74883
Wetumka (74883)
$41,696 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74848 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74848, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,326 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74848 in?
ZIP code 74848 (Holdenville) is located in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Hughes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hughes-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74848?
ZIP code 74848 in Holdenville, OK has a population of 8,326 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74848?
The median household income in ZIP 74848 is $52,614, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74848?
The median home value in ZIP 74848 is $106,700, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74848?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74848 is White at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74848?
ZIP code 74848 has 121 business establishments employing approximately 1,631 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74848?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74848 are: Retail trade (31), Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74848?
In ZIP code 74848, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 74848?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74848 is 22.0 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 74848?
In ZIP code 74848, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74848?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74848 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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