City

Poteau, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Le Flore County  ·  Oklahoma

👥12,284Population
💰$54,625Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂36.3Median Age
🏠$174,400Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.6%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White69.6%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty16.1% ▲ 61% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma266 (3.8%)
HS Graduate2,498 (35.7%)
Some College1,058 (15.1%)
Associates866 (12.4%)
Bachelors922 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree1,389 (19.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 19.8%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad35.7%
Some College15.1%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate19.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,625 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$174,400 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$796/mo
Total Housing Units4,755
Vacant Units501

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Poteau, OK

Poteau is a city in Oklahoma, located in Le Flore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,284 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.3 years.

Economically, Poteau is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,625 is below the national average. Approximately 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Poteau is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $796 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poteau is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (69.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Poteau
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74953 12,284 $54,625 $174,400 $796 5.5% 33.0% 67.8%