74501 ZIP Code, Mcalester, OK
74501 is a ZIP code in Mcalester, Oklahoma in Pittsburg County. It covers 551 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74554, 74522 and 74442. 28,616 people live here in 11,473 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Oklahoma ZIP codes. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (68% own). Median household income is $57,922, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mcalester, OK
- County: Pittsburg County
- Land area: 551 sq mi
- Population: 28,616
- Median household income: $57,922
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,616 |
| Households | 11,473 |
| Median household income | $57,922 |
| Income per person | $29,738 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Homeowners | 68.4% |
| Median home value | $164,000 |
| Median rent | $914 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 30.3% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% |
| Broadband internet | 87.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 4.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.6% |
| $10–15K | 6.6% |
| $15–25K | 9.3% |
| $25–35K | 10.2% |
| $35–50K | 12.6% |
| $50–75K | 17.9% |
| $75–100K | 13.8% |
| $100–150K | 14.6% |
| $150–200K | 4.8% |
| $200K+ | 4.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 12.3% |
| 20–24 | 5.7% |
| 25–34 | 14.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 12.0% |
| 65–74 | 9.4% |
| 75+ | 8.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 30.2% |
| Owned outright | 29.0% |
| Rented | 27.2% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.2% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 3.8% |
| 20+ units | 2.7% |
| Mobile / other | 10.3% |
Businesses in 74501
702 business establishments with 8,298 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 127
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 100
- Accommodation and Food Services: 74
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 70
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 60
- Finance and Insurance: 53
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 37
- Construction: 35
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74554 — Krebs city, OK (5.5 mi)
- 74522 — Alderson town, OK (9.4 mi)
- 74442 — Indianola town, OK (9.8 mi)
- 74565 — Savanna town, OK (11.5 mi)
- 74430 — Crowder town, OK (12.8 mi)
- 74546 — Haileyville city, OK (14.8 mi)
- 74425 — Longtown CDP, OK (15.9 mi)
- 74547 — Hartshorne city, OK (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 74501
- McAlester, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Krebs, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Savanna, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Arpelar, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Crowder, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bug Tussle, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Alderson, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Canadian Shores, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Haywood, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Blanco, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bache, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Scipio, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Pittsburg County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 8: highest median household income in Pittsburg County
- No. 2 of 8: highest median home value in Pittsburg County
- No. 4 of 8: highest share of households with children in Pittsburg County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pittsburg County
- No. 1 of 8: lowest median age in Pittsburg County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Pittsburg County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 74501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 74501 in?
- 74501 is a Mcalester, OK mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside McAlester; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 74501 in?
- 74501 is in Pittsburg County.
- What is the population of 74501?
- About 28,616 people (±487), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 28,566.
- What is the median household income in 74501?
- $57,922 (±$3,697), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 74501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 74501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 74501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74554 (5.5 mi, Krebs), 74522 (9.4 mi, Alderson), 74442 (9.8 mi, Indianola), 74565 (11.5 mi, Savanna), 74430 (12.8 mi, Crowder) and 74546 (14.8 mi, Haileyville).
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