74936 ZIP Code — Gans, OK

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74936 is located in Gans, Oklahoma, within Sequoyah County. It covers approximately 25.24 square miles and serves a population of 1,502 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74936

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $51,295. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 74936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,502
population
25.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74936 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74936

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City Status
Gans Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74948 Muldrow (3.1 mi) 74959 Spiro (8.6 mi) 74955 Sallisaw (10.9 mi) 74941 Keota (12.3 mi) 74954 Roland (13.3 mi) 74901 Arkoma (14.9 mi) 74902 Pocola (15.5 mi) 74962 Vian (16.2 mi) 72901 Fort Smith (17.6 mi) 72919 Fort Smith (17.6 mi) 74930 Bokoshe (17.9 mi) 72908 Fort Smith (18.6 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,502
Population density 60 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 135
Geography
Land area 25.24 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 35.3689
Longitude -94.7265
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 918/539
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.4% 58.5% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 27.7% 29.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 10.6% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.3% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,502
Population
60
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$51,295
Median household income
$27,246
Per capita income
$110,100
Median home value
$780
Median monthly rent
73.8%
Home ownership
17.4%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
464
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
39
44
5–9
33
51
10–14
37
73
15–19
53
58
20–24
43
87
25–34
63
114
35–44
84
117
45–54
86
55
55–59
40
30
60–64
22
131
65–74
96
47
75–84
34
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1834322.8%
18 and over1,15977.2%
65 and over31921.2%
Median age40.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.5%
Two or more races 11.3%
Black or African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Other race 0.8%
GroupCount%
White90659.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native38725.5%
Two or more races17211.3%
Black or African American251.6%
Hispanic or Latino140.9%
Other race120.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.4% 58.5% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 27.7% 29.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 17.2% 10.6% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 1.3% 4.5%
Under $10k 4.7%
$10k–$15k 5.9%
$15k–$25k 11.3%
$25k–$35k 10.0%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 26.2%
$75k–$100k 6.6%
$100k–$150k 13.7%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 1.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.7%
$10k–$15k5.9%
$15k–$25k11.3%
$25k–$35k10.0%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k26.2%
$75k–$100k6.6%
$100k–$150k13.7%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+1.6%
Median income$51,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%
$50k–$100k 24.3%
$100k–$150k 33.9%
$150k–$200k 14.0%
$200k–$300k 8.2%
$300k–$500k 1.6%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$110,100
Median rent / month$780
Owner occupied73.8%
Renter occupied26.2%
Vacant14.4%
Single-family detached65.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes33.9%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.94

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.5%
2000–200916.9%
1990–199912.7%
1980–198918.2%
1970–197928.9%
1960–19698.9%
1950–19592.5%
1940–19493.2%
1939 or earlier2.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.7%
1 bedroom1.5%
2 bedrooms23.4%
3 bedrooms61.0%
4 bedrooms12.2%
5+ bedrooms1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.5%
1 vehicle34.2%
2 vehicles36.7%
3 or more24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas25.6%
Electricity57.8%
Propane / LP gas9.8%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood6.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family24547.9%
Cohabiting couple214.1%
Male householder, no spouse10620.7%
Female householder, no spouse14027.3%
Households with children under 1817834.8%
Households with seniors (65+)18736.5%
Average household size2.93

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.4%21.5%
Married44.0%54.7%
Separated3.5%2.9%
Widowed2.8%7.9%
Divorced14.4%13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 12.8%
HS graduate 37.6%
Some college, no degree 14.7%
Associate's degree 14.6%
Bachelor's degree 11.1%
Graduate / professional 3.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher81.6%
Bachelor's or higher14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool298.7%
Kindergarten216.3%
Elementary school13641.0%
High school10431.3%
College / grad school4212.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%
Professional & management 11.6%
Agriculture & mining 8.4%
Construction 8.3%
Manufacturing 6.0%
Retail trade 5.7%
Public administration 5.6%
Transportation & utilities 4.1%
Finance & real estate 3.8%
Other services 1.8%
Wholesale trade 0.8%
Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.8%
Service27.9%
Sales & office20.4%
Natural resources & construction13.3%
Production & transportation12.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.0%
Government30.2%
Self-employed6.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.7%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.3%
Work from home2.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)28.6

Poverty

All people 17.4%
Under 18 years 27.7%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 4.1%
Female-led households 39.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.5%
Retirement income26.6%
Supplemental Security6.4%
Cash public assistance1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP17.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.5%
High blood pressure42.0%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Heart disease8.6%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma11.6%
Arthritis30.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer6.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.0%
Binge drinking13.1%
No physical activity35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.8%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health22.2%
Poor mental health18.3%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.3%
Visited dentist49.2%
Cholesterol screening87.8%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans16214.0%
Disability%
Any disability19.0%
Under 185.5%
18–64 years20.1%
65 and over30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance43.0%
Public insurance42.7%
No insurance25.0%
Uninsured under 1922.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,40993.8%
Spanish271.9%
Other Indo-European271.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46697.6%
Born in same state1,44696.3%
Born in different state61040.6%
Foreign born201.3%
Naturalized citizen362.4%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French674.5%
Italian664.4%
Arab130.9%
AncestryCount%
English110.7%
Polish30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access34.1%
Internet access87.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74936

What city is ZIP code 74936 in?

ZIP code 74936 is primarily assigned to Gans, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74936 in?

ZIP code 74936 falls within Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74936?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74936?

17% of residents in ZIP code 74936 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74936 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 74936 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74936?

The median home value in ZIP code 74936 is $110,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 74936 in?

ZIP code 74936 observes the CST timezone.

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