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Gans, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74936

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

1,153
18/sq mi
$56,336
Median income
$146,000
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
18
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74936 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74936 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gans, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,153 residents across 63.4 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74936 reports a modest median household income of $56,336 (10% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $33,762. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. The typical home here is valued at $146,000 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $793 monthly, and 72.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Sequoyah County, letting you compare 74936 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 74936, Gans, 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

1,153

Population

63.4

Area (sq mi)

18

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74936?

40.2

Median Age

58.7%

Male

41.3%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 59.0%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 21.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$56,336

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$33,762

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74936 ranks nationally

Gans, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,336 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

572

Total Housing Units

474

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.2%
Renter 27.8%

$146,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$793

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 7 business establishments in ZIP 74936, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,120,000.

7

Businesses

35

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 42.9%

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 74936 vs 74955 →

ZIP 74936 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 74936 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 74936 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 74936 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
74955 Sallisaw, OK 15,344 8.3 mi
74959 Spiro, OK 6,736 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sequoyah County

74955 standard
Sallisaw, OK
Pop: 15,344
74948 standard
Muldrow, OK
Pop: 12,788
74962 standard
Vian, OK
Pop: 5,092
74954 standard
Roland, OK
Pop: 4,590
74435 standard
Gore, OK
Pop: 3,185
74945 standard
Marble City, OK
Pop: 497

Related Areas

Sequoyah County Gans, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74936 in? ▼
ZIP code 74936 (Gans) is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Sequoyah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sequoyah-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74936? ▼
ZIP code 74936 in Gans, OK has a population of 1,153 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74936? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74936 is $56,336, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74936? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74936 is $146,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74936? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74936 is White at 59.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74936? ▼
ZIP code 74936 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74936? ▼
In ZIP code 74936, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 74936? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74936 is 30.9 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 74936? ▼
In ZIP code 74936, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74936? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74936 is 11.1% 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.