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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
$56,089
Median income
$108,700
Median home value
12.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,864. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 4.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $108,700 (30% below the state average); renters pay a median of $816 monthly, and 72.6% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 74959 in local context, 4 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 74959

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Spiro, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74959.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 74959?

38.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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

$25,864

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74959 ranks nationally

Spiro, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,089 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,753

Total Housing Units

2,302

Occupied Units

451

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$108,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74959 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74959 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 74959 ranks #2 of 5 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
74951 Panama, OK 1,504 6.7 mi
74902 Pocola, OK 4,095 7.9 mi
74932 Cameron, OK 2,286 9.4 mi
74936 Gans, OK 1,153 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Le Flore County

74953 standard
Poteau, OK
Pop: 11,632
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
74940 standard
Howe, OK
Pop: 2,697

Related Areas

Le Flore County Spiro, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.