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Muse, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74949

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

308
4/sq mi
$46,250
Median income
$95,400
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74949 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74949 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muse, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, home to just 308 residents across 73.3 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74949 reports a modest median household income of $46,250 (26% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,624. Local economic indicators show a 35.0% poverty rate alongside 40.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $95,400 for a typical home value (39% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 84.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.5, and the average commute is -. To put 74949 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Le Flore County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 74949, Muse, 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

308

Population

73.3

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74949?

55.5

Median Age

38.8%

Male

61.2%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 22.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%

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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,624

Per Capita Income

35.0%

Poverty Rate

40.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74949 ranks nationally

Muse, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 76.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

158

Total Housing Units

126

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.1%
Renter 15.9%

$95,400

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 74949, employing approximately 7 people with a combined annual payroll of $307,000.

3

Businesses

7

Employees

$307K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 74949 vs 74577 →

ZIP 74949 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 74949 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 74949 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 74949 ranks #2 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
74577 Whitesboro, OK 271 4.6 mi
74957 Smithville, OK 1,170 11.3 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 Muse, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74949 in? ▼
ZIP code 74949 (Muse) 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 74949? ▼
ZIP code 74949 in Muse, OK has a population of 308 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74949? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74949 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74949? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74949 is $95,400, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74949? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74949 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74949? ▼
ZIP code 74949 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 7 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74949? ▼
In ZIP code 74949, 76.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 74949? ▼
In ZIP code 74949, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74949? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74949 is 35.0% 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.