74953 ZIP Code, Poteau, OK
74953 is a ZIP code in Poteau, Oklahoma in Le Flore County. It covers 119 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74947, 74940 and 74932. 12,406 people live here in 4,430 households. With about 104 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (69% own). Median household income is $56,341, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Poteau, OK
- County: Le Flore County
- Land area: 119 sq mi
- Population: 12,406
- Median household income: $56,341
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,406 |
| Households | 4,430 |
| Median household income | $56,341 |
| Income per person | $27,542 |
| Median age | 36.9 |
| Homeowners | 69.0% |
| Median home value | $185,700 |
| Median rent | $854 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 35.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.4% |
| Broadband internet | 84.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 3.9% |
| $10–15K | 7.1% |
| $15–25K | 12.6% |
| $25–35K | 7.0% |
| $35–50K | 12.3% |
| $50–75K | 20.6% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 16.0% |
| $150–200K | 5.2% |
| $200K+ | 3.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.0% |
| 10–19 | 16.4% |
| 20–24 | 5.0% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–44 | 14.0% |
| 45–54 | 10.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65–74 | 8.5% |
| 75+ | 7.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.5% |
| Owned outright | 26.4% |
| Rented | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 78.7% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 2.6% |
| 5–19 units | 5.5% |
| 20+ units | 2.1% |
| Mobile / other | 9.9% |
Businesses in 74953
380 business establishments with 3,771 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 68
- Retail Trade: 58
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 43
- Finance and Insurance: 41
- Accommodation and Food Services: 35
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 35
- Construction: 24
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74947 — Monroe CDP, OK (4.5 mi)
- 74940 — Poteau city, OK (7 mi)
- 74932 — Rock Island town, OK (7.7 mi)
- 74951 — Panama town, OK (10.6 mi)
- 72938 — Hartford city, AR (11.2 mi)
- 72937 — Hackett city, AR (12.2 mi)
- 74956 — Shady Point town, OK (12.2 mi)
- 72945 — Midland town, AR (12.5 mi)
Areas that include 74953
- Poteau, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Monroe, OK ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Le Flore County ZIP codes — 23 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 16: highest median household income in Le Flore County
- No. 2 of 16: highest median home value in Le Flore County
- No. 3 of 16: highest share of households with children in Le Flore County
- No. 5 of 16: lowest median age in Le Flore County
- No. 5 of 16: fastest population growth in Le Flore County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 74953, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 74953 in?
- 74953 is a Poteau, OK mailing address. By land area, 18% lies inside Poteau; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 74953 in?
- 74953 is in Le Flore County.
- What is the population of 74953?
- About 12,406 people (±372), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 12,113.
- What is the median household income in 74953?
- $56,341 (±$5,095), 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 74953?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 74953 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 74953?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74947 (4.5 mi, Monroe), 74940 (7 mi, Poteau), 74932 (7.7 mi, Rock Island), 74951 (10.6 mi, Panama), 72938 (11.2 mi, Hartford) and 72937 (12.2 mi, Hackett).
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