| ZIP Code | 74728 |
|---|---|
| City | Broken Bow |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | McCurtain County |
| Area Code | 580 |
| Elevation | 550 ft |
| Latitude | 34.157141 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.820188 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.78 |
| Below Poverty | 19.6% ▲ 96% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 1.2% ▼ 75% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 87 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,836 (43.3%) |
| Some College | 1,045 (16%) |
| Associates | 1,093 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 322 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,165 (17.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,667 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,200 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 66% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $709/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,172 |
| Vacant Units | 1,187 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,172 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,187 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.78 |
ZIP code 74728 is located in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, within McCurtain County. With a population of 11,177, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 74728 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,667 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 74728 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $150,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $709 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.
The population of 74728 is majority White (58.69%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.6%. Household income has grown by 47% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 74728 stands at 1.2%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 74728 in Broken Bow, OK is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,177 residents, a median household income of $58,667, and a median home value of $150,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.