City

Howe, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Le Flore County  ·  Oklahoma

👥2,494Population
💰$51,833Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂35.0Median Age
🏠$119,400Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.4%Hispanic: 8.1%Black: 0.8%Other: 8.7%Race
White69.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black0.8%
Other8.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate589 (41.8%)
Some College267 (18.9%)
Associates147 (10.4%)
Bachelors173 (12.3%)
Graduate Degree228 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 12.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College18.9%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors12.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,833 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$119,400 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units957
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Howe, OK

Howe is a city in Oklahoma, located in Le Flore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,494 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35 years.

Economically, Howe is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,833 is below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Howe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Howe is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.37%).

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

ZIP Codes in Howe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74940 2,494 $51,833 $119,400 $690 3.8% 28.4% 75.7%