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Heavener, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74937

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

5,959
11/sq mi
$41,367
Median income
$104,300
Median home value
11.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74937 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74937 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heavener, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, home to 5,959 residents across 536.8 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74937 reports a modest median household income of $41,367 (34% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,163. Local economic indicators show a 26.6% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $104,300 (33% below the state average), median rent at $764 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.8%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 74937

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heavener, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74937.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 74937, Heavener, 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

5,959

Population

536.8

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74937?

39.5

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 74937 ranks nationally

Heavener, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,367 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 48.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.0%

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

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 74937 vs 74939 →

ZIP 74937 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 74937 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 74937 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 74937 ranks #3 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
74939 Hodgen, OK 1,455 8.6 mi
74940 Howe, OK 2,697 9.3 mi

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Pop: 11,632
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Pop: 6,736
74902 standard
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Pop: 4,095
74571 standard
Talihina, OK
Pop: 3,765
74966 standard
Wister, OK
Pop: 3,719
74940 standard
Howe, OK
Pop: 2,697

Related Areas

Le Flore County Heavener, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74937 in? ▼
ZIP code 74937 (Heavener) is located in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Le Flore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/le-flore-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74937? ▼
ZIP code 74937 in Heavener, OK has a population of 5,959 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74937? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74937 is $41,367, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74937? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74937 is $104,300, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74937? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74937 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74937? ▼
ZIP code 74937 has 57 business establishments employing approximately 438 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74937? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74937 are: Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74937? ▼
In ZIP code 74937, 48.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.0% 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 74937? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74937 is 24.8 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 74937? ▼
In ZIP code 74937, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74937? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74937 is 26.6% 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.