74501 ZIP Code – Mcalester, Oklahoma
74501 is a ZIP code serving Mcalester, Oklahoma in Pittsburg County with a population of approximately 28,740 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $54,549, which is near the Oklahoma average and below the national figure. Median home values of $147,300 are well below the national average, with 68.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $848 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 6.3%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 18.6% is above the U.S. average. About 20.8% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The median age is 37.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 74554, 74522, 74442.
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ZIP 74501 vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 74501 | OK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 6,024 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $59k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $134k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $848 | $817 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.9 | 41.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.6% | 16.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.8% | 20.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 74554 – Krebs
- 74522 – Alderson
- 74442 – Indianola
- 74565 – Savanna
- 74430 – Crowder
- 74546 – Haileyville
- 74425 – Canadian
- 74547 – Hartshorne
- 74528 – Blanco
- 74850 – Lamar
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74554 | KREBS | 1,842 | $44,554 |
| 74522 | ALDERSON | 156 | $64,038 |
| 74442 | INDIANOLA | 713 | $64,500 |
| 74565 | SAVANNA | 473 | $58,750 |
| 74430 | CROWDER | 636 | $55,855 |