ZIP Code 74937
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Heavener · Le Flore County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 5,959
- Median income
- $41,367
- Median home value
- $104,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.0%
- Land area
- 536.8 sq mi
11/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 63% vs US
higher than 11% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.5
Chicago
ZIP code 74937 in Heavener, Oklahoma has a population of 5,959. The median household income is $41,367, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $104,300, 63% below the US average. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 74937 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 536.8 square miles in Heavener, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 5,959 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 74937 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74937 sits at $41,367 (34% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,163. The poverty rate stands at 26.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $104,300 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $764 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74937 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Le Flore County, so you can benchmark 74937 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 74937
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74937.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74937, Heavener, 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
5,959
Population
536.8
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74937?
39.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
9.6%
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?
$41,367
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$24,163
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,326
Total Housing Units
1,947
Occupied Units
379
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$104,300
Median Home Value
-33% vs state
$764
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 57 business establishments in ZIP 74937, employing approximately 438 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,031,000.
57
Businesses
438
Employees
$12.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 11 | 19.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 14.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 14.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 14.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 10.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Heavener, 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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