74953 ZIP Code – Poteau, Oklahoma
74953 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Poteau, Oklahoma, part of Le Flore County with a population of approximately 12,413 residents. At $54,172, the median household income here runs near the Oklahoma average and below the U.S. average. At $158,300, median home values run below the national average, with 69.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $794 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 81% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 16.7%, above the national average. 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 36.3, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 74947, 74940, 74932.
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ZIP 74953 vs. Oklahoma vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 74953 | OK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 6,024 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $59k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $134k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $794 | $817 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 41.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 16.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 20.5% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 74947 – Monroe
- 74940 – Howe
- 74932 – Cameron
- 74951 – Panama
- 72938 – Hartford
- 74956 – Shady Point
- 72937 – Hackett
- 72945 – Midland
- 74937 – Heavener
- 74902 – Pocola
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74947 | MONROE | 115 | $33,750 |
| 74940 | HOWE | 2,528 | $46,200 |
| 74932 | CAMERON | 2,421 | $44,671 |
| 74951 | PANAMA | 1,367 | $46,250 |
| 72938 | HARTFORD | 1,103 | $59,375 |