City

Idabel, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  McCurtain County  ·  Oklahoma

👥9,756Population
💰$43,498Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂34.7Median Age
🏠$130,600Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.9%Hispanic: 9.3%Black: 13.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 10.9%Race
White56.9%
Hispanic9.3%
Black13.1%
Asian0.5%
Other10.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,108 (37.6%)
Some College982 (17.5%)
Associates893 (15.9%)
Bachelors459 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree1,126 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College17.5%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.5%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.5%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,498 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$130,600 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$723/mo
Total Housing Units4,366
Vacant Units719

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Idabel, OK

Idabel is a city in Oklahoma, located in McCurtain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,756 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.7 years.

Economically, Idabel is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,498 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Idabel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $723 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Idabel is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Idabel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74745 9,756 $43,498 $130,600 $723 4.3% 28.3% 62.5%