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 Low-density area
- $46,250
- Median income Below-median income area
- $95,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,624. Economic pressure is pronounced: 35.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 40.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $95,400 (39% below the average Oklahoma ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Flore County, so 74949 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 →
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74949?
55.5
Median Age
38.8%
Male
61.2%
Female
1.4%
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?
$46,250
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$26,624
Per Capita Income
35.0%
Poverty Rate
40.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74949 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Muse, 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)
$46,250 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
158housing units
158
Total Housing Units
126
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$95,400
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 74957
Smithville (74957)
1,170 residents
- 74949 308
Muse (74949)
308 residents
- 74577 271
Whitesboro (74577)
271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74949 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74949 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74577
Whitesboro (74577)
$58,028 median income
- 74949
Muse (74949)
$46,250 median income
- 74957
Smithville (74957)
$43,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74949, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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