ZIP Code 74936

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Gans · Sequoyah County · Oklahoma

Population
1,153

18/sq mi

Median income
$56,336

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,000

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.0%

Median age 40.2

Land area
63.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 74936 in Gans, Oklahoma has a population of 1,153. The median household income is $56,336, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $146,000, 48% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.4 square miles in Gans, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 1,153 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 74936 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74936 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $146,000 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sequoyah County, so you can benchmark 74936 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 74936, Gans, 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

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

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 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

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.

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Official Data Resources for Gans, 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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