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Muldrow, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74948

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

12,788
23/sq mi
$48,069
Median income
$129,000
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74948 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74948 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muldrow, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, home to 12,788 residents across 565.8 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74948 reports a modest median household income of $48,069 (23% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,403. Local economic indicators show a 21.3% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. Median home value sits at $129,000 (17% below the state average), median rent at $794 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Sequoyah County, so you can benchmark 74948 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 74948

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muldrow, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74948.

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 74948, Muldrow, 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

12,788

Population

565.8

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74948?

39.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 15.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$48,069

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$27,403

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74948 ranks nationally

Muldrow, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,069 12th percentile higher than 12% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,430

Total Housing Units

4,783

Occupied Units

647

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.7%
Renter 26.3%

$129,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$794

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 85 business establishments in ZIP 74948, employing approximately 469 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,289,000.

85

Businesses

469

Employees

$16.3M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 17 20.0%
Construction 16 18.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 7 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.2%
Manufacturing 6 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.7%

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 74948 vs 74954 →

ZIP 74948 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 74948 ranks #2 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 74948 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 74948 ranks #2 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
74954 Roland, OK 4,590 4.5 mi
74946 Moffett, OK 137 8.0 mi
74901 Arkoma, OK 1,992 10.0 mi
72901 Fort Smith, AR 21,591 10.7 mi
72955 Uniontown, AR 438 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sequoyah County

74955 standard
Sallisaw, OK
Pop: 15,344
74962 standard
Vian, OK
Pop: 5,092
74954 standard
Roland, OK
Pop: 4,590
74435 standard
Gore, OK
Pop: 3,185
74936 standard
Gans, OK
Pop: 1,153
74945 standard
Marble City, OK
Pop: 497

Related Areas

Sequoyah County Muldrow, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74948 in? ▼
ZIP code 74948 (Muldrow) 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 74948? ▼
ZIP code 74948 in Muldrow, OK has a population of 12,788 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74948? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74948 is $48,069, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74948? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74948 is $129,000, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74948? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74948 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74948? ▼
ZIP code 74948 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 469 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74948? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74948 are: Retail trade (17), Construction (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74948? ▼
In ZIP code 74948, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 74948? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74948 is 26.2 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 74948? ▼
In ZIP code 74948, approximately 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74948? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74948 is 21.3% 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.