Spiro, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74959
Le Flore County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,736
- 27/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Spiro pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 27
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74959 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74959 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, home to 6,736 residents across 251.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74959 reports a modest median household income of $56,089 (10% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,864. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $108,700 (30% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $816; owner occupancy is 72.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Le Flore County, so 74959 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 74959
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spiro, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74959.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74959, Spiro, 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
6,736
Population
251.3
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74959?
38.4
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
2.5%
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?
$56,089
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$25,864
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74959 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Spiro, 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)
$56,089 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
2,753housing units
2,753
Total Housing Units
2,302
Occupied Units
451
Vacant Units
2.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$816
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 71 business establishments in ZIP 74959, employing approximately 462 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,234,000.
71
Businesses
462
Employees
$16.2M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 14.1% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 12.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 11.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 4.2% |
| Information | 3 | 4.2% |
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 74959 vs 74951 →
ZIP 74959 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74959
Spiro (74959)
6,736 residents
- 74902
Pocola (74902)
4,095 residents
- 74932 2,286
Cameron (74932)
2,286 residents
- 74951 1,504
Panama (74951)
1,504 residents
- 74936 1,153
Gans (74936)
1,153 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74959 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74959 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74936
Gans (74936)
$56,336 median income
- 74959
Spiro (74959)
$56,089 median income
- 74932
Cameron (74932)
$50,750 median income
- 74902
Pocola (74902)
$50,545 median income
- 74951
Panama (74951)
$49,375 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74959 ranks #2 of 5 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 74959, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,736 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 74959 in?
ZIP code 74959 (Spiro) 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 74959?
ZIP code 74959 in Spiro, OK has a population of 6,736 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74959?
The median household income in ZIP 74959 is $56,089, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74959?
The median home value in ZIP 74959 is $108,700, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74959?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74959 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74959?
ZIP code 74959 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 462 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74959?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74959 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Health care and social assistance (10), Retail trade (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74959?
In ZIP code 74959, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.0% 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 74959?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74959 is 24.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74959?
In ZIP code 74959, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74959?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74959 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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