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Lamar, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74850

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

283
2/sq mi
$55,750
Median income
$131,900
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lamar pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74850 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74850 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lamar, Hughes County, Oklahoma, home to just 283 residents across 148.9 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74850 reports a modest median household income of $55,750 (11% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,271. Local economic indicators show a 25.1% poverty rate alongside 12.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $131,900 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $800 a month; 89.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 74850, plus 6 more within Hughes County, give a clearer read than the 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 →

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 74850, Lamar, 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

283

Population

148.9

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74850?

53.3

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$55,750

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,271

Per Capita Income

25.1%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74850 ranks nationally

Lamar, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,750 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

122

Total Housing Units

95

Occupied Units

27

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.5%
Renter 10.5%

$131,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 74850, employing approximately 1 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,000.

3

Businesses

1

Employees

$103K

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 74850 vs 74839 →

ZIP 74850 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74850 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74850 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74850 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74839 Dustin, OK 770 9.4 mi
74883 Wetumka, OK 2,526 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hughes County

74848 standard
Holdenville, OK
Pop: 8,326
74883 standard
Wetumka, OK
Pop: 2,526
74570 standard
Stuart, OK
Pop: 1,089
74531 standard
Calvin, OK
Pop: 1,062
74839 standard
Dustin, OK
Pop: 770
74827 standard
Atwood, OK
Pop: 387

Related Areas

Hughes County Lamar, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74850 in? ▼
ZIP code 74850 (Lamar) 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 74850? ▼
ZIP code 74850 in Lamar, OK has a population of 283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74850? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74850 is $55,750, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74850? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74850 is $131,900, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74850? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74850 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74850? ▼
ZIP code 74850 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 1 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74850? ▼
In ZIP code 74850, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 74850? ▼
In ZIP code 74850, approximately 89.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74850? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74850 is 25.1% 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.