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 Low-density area
- $41,367
- Median income Below-median income area
- $104,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,163. The poverty rate is 26.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $104,300 (33% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $764; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Flore County, so 74937 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$24,163
Per Capita Income
26.6%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74937 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Heavener, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,367 8th percentile higher than 8% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,326housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 74937
Heavener (74937)
5,959 residents
- 74940
Howe (74940)
2,697 residents
- 74939 1,455
Hodgen (74939)
1,455 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74937 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74937 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74940
Howe (74940)
$50,677 median income
- 74939
Hodgen (74939)
$47,778 median income
- 74937
Heavener (74937)
$41,367 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74937, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,959 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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