| ZIP Code | 74937 |
|---|---|
| City | Heavener |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Le Flore County |
| Area Code | 539/918 |
| Elevation | 1,193 ft |
| Latitude | 34.817538 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -94.587466 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40079 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.79 |
| Below Poverty | 26.0% ▲ 160% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.9% ▼ 23% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 75 (2.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,114 (38.4%) |
| Some College | 468 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 379 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 381 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 486 (16.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,205 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $89,500 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $812/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,361 |
| Vacant Units | 529 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,361 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 529 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.79 |
ZIP code 74937 is located in Heavener, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. With a population of 5,185, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.8 years. Economically, 74937 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,205 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 74937 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $89,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $812 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 74937 is majority White (58.88%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 74937 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 74937 in Heavener, OK is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,185 residents, a median household income of $45,205, and a median home value of $89,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.