City

Mcalester, OK

2 ZIP codes  ·  Pittsburg County  ·  Oklahoma

👥28,687Population
💰$55,430Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$156,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.5%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.6%Other: 14.5%Race
White66.5%
Hispanic6.4%
Black3.1%
Asian0.6%
Other14.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma235 (1.3%)
HS Graduate5,939 (34%)
Some College2,747 (15.7%)
Associates2,686 (15.4%)
Bachelors1,890 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree3,956 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College15.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,430 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$156,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$907/mo
Total Housing Units13,223
Vacant Units1,862

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Mcalester, OK

Mcalester is a city in Oklahoma, located in Pittsburg County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 28,687 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Mcalester is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,430 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Mcalester is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $907 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mcalester is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (66.52%).

Mcalester, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mcalester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74501 28,687 $55,430 $156,500 $907 6.3% 33.5% 68.2%

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