74953 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to POTEAU, OK 74953

74953 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Poteau, Oklahoma. Median household income here ($28,653) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $86,600 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Fort Smith metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $41,384/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 74953 is $34,219.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 74953 earn an average of $26,602/year. Women earn only $20,118/year.

4,553 people in 74953 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 74953? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.1 minutes.

The median age here is 37. There are 5,677 men and 5,955 women. The median age for men is 35 while for women the median age is 39.

To give you a sense of the community, 5,023 people (out of the 11,632 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 4,552 homes, and 384 businesses every day. 109 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

74953 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 35 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kyoto, Japan!) and -95 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 511 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 11,632
  • White Population: 9,589
  • Black Population: 213
  • Hispanic Population: 930
  • Asian Population: 86
  • Hawaiian Population: 24
  • Indian Population: 1,842
  • Male Population: 5,677
  • Female Population: 5,955
  • Median Age: 37
  • Median Age of Males: 35
  • Median Age of Females: 39
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: West South Central
  • State: Oklahoma
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Fort Smith AR-OK
  • County: Le Flore
  • City: Poteau
  • Longitude: -94.6
  • Latitude: 35.1
  • Elevation: 512 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 918
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 4,452
  • Drive alone: 3,531
  • Carpool: 750
  • Public transit: 19
  • Ride bikes or walk: 109

  • Average commute time: 21.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 401
  •    5 - 9: 1,027
  •    10 - 14: 812
  •    15 - 19: 583
  •    20 - 24: 428
  •    25 - 29: 61
  •    30 - 34: 329
  •    35 - 39: 102
  •    40 - 44: 107
  •    45 - 59: 330
  •    60 - 89: 162
  •    90 plus: 110
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $86,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $43,701
  • Businesses: 376
  • Employees: 4,175
  • Annual Payroll: $114,669,000
  • Average Family Income: $41,384
  • Median Family Income: $28,653
  • Average Income for Men: $26,602
  • Average Income for Women: $20,118
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 079
  • State FIPS Code: 40

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Schools in 74953 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Poteau Primary Es
407 Hughes Drive
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7780
Poteau Upper Es
305 Hughes Drive
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7760
Middle Schools
Pansy Kidd Ms
300 N. Walter
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7741
High Schools
Poteau Hs
100 Pirate Lane
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-7716

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 74953 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://docapp8.doc.state.ok.us/servlet/page?_pageid=190&_dad=portal30&_schema=PORTAL30. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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