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Leflore, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74942

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

193
46/sq mi
$38,438
Median income
$68,100
Median home value
6.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

5th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74942 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74942 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leflore, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, home to just 193 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74942 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $38,438 (39% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $15,457. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $68,100 (56% below the state average); renters pay a median of $450 monthly, and 60.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Le Flore County, letting you compare 74942 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 74942, Leflore, 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

193

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74942?

30.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$38,438

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$15,457

Per Capita Income

38.3%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74942 ranks nationally

Leflore, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$38,438 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 46.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.6%

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

What does housing look like?

62

Total Housing Units

45

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$68,100

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$450

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 74942 vs 74966 →

ZIP 74942 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 74942 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 74942 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 74942 ranks #4 of 4 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
74966 Wister, OK 3,719 6.2 mi
74935 Fanshawe, OK 174 5.7 mi
74563 Red Oak, OK 2,042 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Le Flore County

74953 standard
Poteau, OK
Pop: 11,632
74959 standard
Spiro, OK
Pop: 6,736
74937 standard
Heavener, OK
Pop: 5,959
74902 standard
Pocola, OK
Pop: 4,095
74571 standard
Talihina, OK
Pop: 3,765
74966 standard
Wister, OK
Pop: 3,719

Related Areas

Le Flore County Leflore, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74942 in? ▼
ZIP code 74942 (Leflore) 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 74942? ▼
ZIP code 74942 in Leflore, OK has a population of 193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74942? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74942 is $38,438, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74942? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74942 is $68,100, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74942? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74942 is White at 69.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74942? ▼
In ZIP code 74942, 46.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74942? ▼
In ZIP code 74942, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74942? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74942 is 38.3% 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.