ZIP Code 74953
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Poteau · Le Flore County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 11,632
- Median income
- $56,341
- Median home value
- $185,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 355.7 sq mi
33/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.9
Chicago
ZIP code 74953 in Poteau, Oklahoma has a population of 11,632. The median household income is $56,341, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $185,700, 33% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 74953 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 355.7 square miles in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 11,632 residents, producing a population density of 33 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74953 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74953 sits at $56,341 (10% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,542. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $185,700 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $854 per month, and 69.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Le Flore County, so you can benchmark 74953 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 74953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74953.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
43 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74953, Poteau, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,632
Population
355.7
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74953?
36.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
6.0%
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?
$56,341
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$27,542
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
4,974
Total Housing Units
4,430
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,700
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$854
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.9%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74953 have increased 15.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 166 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 188 |
| 2022 | +24.2% | 233 |
| 2023 | -3.4% | 225 |
| 2024 | +15.9% | 261 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 380 business establishments in ZIP 74953, employing approximately 3,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $141,959,000.
380
Businesses
3,771
Employees
$142.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 58 | 15.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 9.2% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.6% |
| Information | 9 | 2.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 7 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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