74723 ZIP Code — Bennington, OK

Bryan County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74723 is located in Bennington, Oklahoma, within Bryan County. It covers approximately 184.26 square miles and serves a population of 1,373 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74723

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,906. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 74723 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,373

population

184.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bennington	Acceptable
Bennington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74727 Boswell (11.9 mi) 75488 Telephone (12 mi) 74726 Bokchito (12.3 mi) 74759 Soper (16.2 mi) 74729 Caddo (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,373
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	184.26 sq mi
Water area	1.88 sq mi
Latitude	33.9799
Longitude	-95.9710
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	52.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,373

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$38,906

Median household income

$24,598

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	313	22.8%
18 and over	1,060	77.2%
65 and over	371	27.0%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 22.9%

Two or more races 7.6%

Asian 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	926	66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	318	22.9%
Two or more races	105	7.6%
Asian	18	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	16	1.2%
Other race	4	0.3%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.2%	52.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	31.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	14.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$38,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	75.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	22.5%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	58.4%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	37.0%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	304	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	26	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	101	18.8%
Female householder, no spouse	107	19.9%
Households with children under 18	164	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	46.1%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	21.2%
Married	58.2%	54.8%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%
Widowed	6.3%	13.6%
Divorced	7.7%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.6%
Kindergarten	13	4.0%
Elementary school	164	50.9%
High school	107	33.2%
College / grad school	33	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.8%

Education & healthcare 17.4%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Public administration 7.9%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 5.3%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	25.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.4%
Government	24.6%
Self-employed	13.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 40.5%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 19.1%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	16.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	109	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.8%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	13.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,338	97.5%
Spanish	9	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,351	98.4%
Born in same state	1,339	97.5%
Born in different state	796	58.0%
Foreign born	12	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.6%
Not a US citizen	18	81.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	580	42.2%
Italian	47	3.4%
French	38	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74723

What city is ZIP code 74723 in?

ZIP code 74723 is primarily assigned to Bennington, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74723 in?

ZIP code 74723 falls within Bryan County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74723 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 74723 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74723?

28% of residents in ZIP code 74723 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74723 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74723 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74723?

The median home value in ZIP code 74723 is $108,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 74723 in?

ZIP code 74723 observes the CST timezone.