74522 ZIP Code — Alderson, OK
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 74522 is located in Alderson, Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. It covers approximately 5.34 square miles and serves a population of 156 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.
156
population
5.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74522 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74522
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Alderson | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 156 |
| Population density | 29 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 40 |
| County FIPS | 121 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.9084 |
| Longitude | -95.6789 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 918/539 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.1% | 52.9% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.9% | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 15.1% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
156
Population
29
People per sq mi
56.8
Median age
$64,038
Median household income
$44,149
Per capita income
$191,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
10.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
98
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
1
5–9
0
10
10–14
8
2
15–19
2
8
20–24
7
5
25–34
4
3
35–44
2
10
45–54
9
3
55–59
2
15
60–64
13
23
65–74
20
3
75–84
2
1
85+
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 14.1% |
| 18 and over | 134 | 85.9% |
| 65 and over | 49 | 31.4% |
| Median age | 56.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.6%
Two or more races
19.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Black or African American
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 65.6% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 19.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.1% | 52.9% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.9% | 29.7% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 15.1% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
18.6%
$25k–$35k
2.3%
$35k–$50k
1.2%
$50k–$75k
32.6%
$75k–$100k
5.8%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 1.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 32.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.8% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $64,038 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.0%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
47.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 12.2% |
| Single-family detached | 71.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.81 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 22.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 37.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 59.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 3.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 65.1% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 70.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 38 | 44.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 19 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46 | 53.5% |
| Average household size | 1.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 51.2% | 18.0% |
| Married | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| Separated | 9.5% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.0% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
38.3%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 19 | 82.6% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 17.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.0%
Finance & real estate
20.0%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Retail trade
10.0%
Public administration
6.7%
Construction
3.3%
Other services
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.9% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 12.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.1% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.6% |
| Government | 41.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 6.7% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.3%
Under 18 years
22.7%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 55.8% |
| Retirement income | 12.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.2% |
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 30.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 37 | 27.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 37.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.6% |
| 18–64 years | 20.0% |
| 65 and over | 79.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.9% |
| No insurance | 13.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 153 | 98.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 156 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 105 | 67.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 61 | 39.1% |
| French | 20 | 12.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 9 | 5.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.1% |
| Internet access | 98.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74522
What city is ZIP code 74522 in?
ZIP code 74522 is primarily assigned to Alderson, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 74522 in?
ZIP code 74522 falls within Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 74522 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 74522 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 74522 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 74522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 74522 have a large veteran population?
28% of civilians in ZIP code 74522 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74522?
The median home value in ZIP code 74522 is $191,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 74522 in?
ZIP code 74522 observes the CST timezone.