ZIP Code 74959

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Spiro · Le Flore County · Oklahoma

Population
6,736

27/sq mi

Median income
$56,089

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$108,700

▼ 61% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.0%

Median age 38.4

Land area
251.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 74959 in Spiro, Oklahoma has a population of 6,736. The median household income is $56,089, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $108,700, 61% below the US average. 12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74959 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 251.3 square miles in Spiro, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 6,736 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 74959 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74959 sits at $56,089 (10% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,864. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $108,700 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $816 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74959 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Le Flore County, so you can benchmark 74959 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 74959

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,736

Population

251.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Spiro, OK

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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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