City

Broken Bow, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  McCurtain County  ·  Oklahoma

👥11,177Population
💰$58,667Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$150,200Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 75% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.7%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 5.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 8.6%Race
White58.7%
Hispanic7.2%
Black5.6%
Asian0.1%
Other8.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 75% below avg
No HS Diploma87 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,836 (43.3%)
Some College1,045 (16%)
Associates1,093 (16.7%)
Bachelors322 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree1,165 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.5%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,667 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$150,200 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units5,172
Vacant Units1,187

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Broken Bow, OK

Broken Bow is a city in Oklahoma, located in McCurtain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,177 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Broken Bow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,667 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Broken Bow is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $150,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Broken Bow is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (58.69%).

Broken Bow, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Broken Bow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74728 11,177 $58,667 $150,200 $709 1.2% 22.7% 73.5%