74829 ZIP Code — Boley, OK

Okfuskee County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74829 is located in Boley, Oklahoma, within Okfuskee County. It covers approximately 55.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405/918.

About ZIP code 74829

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $92,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $28,250. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (15%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 51%.

Overall, ZIP code 74829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,508
population
55.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74829 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74829

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City Status
Boley Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74833 Castle (4.5 mi) 74860 Paden (4.7 mi) 74859 Okemah (11.8 mi) 74864 Prague (15.7 mi) 74028 Depew (16.1 mi) 74868 Seminole (17.7 mi) 74880 Weleetka (19.7 mi) 74884 Wewoka (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,508
Population density 27 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 107
Geography
Land area 55.53 sq mi
Water area 0.61 sq mi
Latitude 35.5047
Longitude -96.4678
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 405/918
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.0% 58.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 27.7% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 12.2% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,508
Population
27
People per sq mi
47.9
Median age
$28,250
Median household income
$13,986
Per capita income
$92,100
Median home value
$607
Median monthly rent
86.8%
Home ownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
258
Housing units
7.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
8
Under 5
2
13
5–9
3
13
10–14
2
13
15–19
3
71
20–24
14
183
25–34
36
260
35–44
51
266
45–54
52
102
55–59
20
59
60–64
11
138
65–74
27
98
75–84
19
37
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18503.3%
18 and over1,45896.7%
65 and over32621.6%
Median age47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.9%
Black or African American 32.4%
Two or more races 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Other race 1.2%
GroupCount%
White68944.9%
Black or African American49632.4%
Two or more races18311.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1217.9%
Hispanic or Latino251.6%
Other race191.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.0% 58.0% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 25.9% 27.7% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 3.1% 12.2% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.2% 4.5%
Under $10k 23.8%
$10k–$15k 10.1%
$15k–$25k 12.2%
$25k–$35k 13.8%
$35k–$50k 16.4%
$50k–$75k 19.0%
$75k–$100k 0.5%
$100k–$150k 3.7%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k23.8%
$10k–$15k10.1%
$15k–$25k12.2%
$25k–$35k13.8%
$35k–$50k16.4%
$50k–$75k19.0%
$75k–$100k0.5%
$100k–$150k3.7%
$150k–$200k0.5%
Median income$28,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%
$50k–$100k 37.2%
$100k–$150k 13.4%
$150k–$200k 15.2%
$200k–$300k 4.3%
$300k–$500k 3.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$92,100
Median rent / month$607
Owner occupied86.8%
Renter occupied13.2%
Vacant33.2%
Single-family detached79.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes15.2%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.46

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–200919.4%
1990–19999.9%
1980–198917.0%
1970–197915.9%
1960–196921.2%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19495.7%
1939 or earlier3.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.4%
1 bedroom11.3%
2 bedrooms23.0%
3 bedrooms52.3%
4 bedrooms9.9%
5+ bedrooms3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle9.0%
1 vehicle29.1%
2 vehicles35.4%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas21.7%
Electricity54.5%
Propane / LP gas17.5%
Wood3.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7037.0%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse5730.2%
Female householder, no spouse6232.8%
Households with children under 182312.2%
Households with seniors (65+)10957.7%
Average household size2.51

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married48.1%28.4%
Married15.7%39.0%
Separated12.5%9.6%
Widowed4.4%16.1%
Divorced19.3%6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%
Some HS, no diploma 15.5%
HS graduate 42.2%
Some college, no degree 22.1%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 6.1%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher77.3%
Bachelor's or higher7.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten33.3%
Elementary school2628.6%
High school3033.0%
College / grad school3235.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.0%
Transportation & utilities 36.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%
Public administration 6.0%
Construction 1.6%
Retail trade 0.8%
Other services 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.3%
Service20.6%
Sales & office6.5%
Natural resources & construction2.0%
Production & transportation55.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector80.6%
Government10.5%
Self-employed8.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone57.3%
Carpool4.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk29.0%
Work from home6.0%
Other means2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)18.7

Poverty

All people 43.7%
Under 18 years 60.0%
18 and over 42.5%
Married-couple families 27.1%
Female-led households 23.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.9%
Retirement income30.2%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP27.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity48.9%
High blood pressure44.5%
High cholesterol33.5%
Diabetes15.1%
Heart disease7.4%
Stroke4.4%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis24.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease9.1%
Cancer4.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking32.2%
Binge drinking15.7%
No physical activity37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.6%
Depression21.2%
Fair or poor health25.6%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health14.9%
No health insurance26.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)73.2%
Visited dentist41.0%
Cholesterol screening83.8%
Teeth loss29.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1359.3%
Disability%
Any disability51.0%
Under 186.0%
18–64 years41.4%
65 and over78.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance34.3%
Public insurance63.3%
No insurance13.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,49899.3%
Spanish181.2%
Other Indo-European110.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander70.5%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,46196.9%
Born in same state1,45596.5%
Born in different state78952.3%
Foreign born60.4%
Naturalized citizen473.1%
Not a US citizen3676.6%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1087.2%
French634.2%
AncestryCount%
English140.9%
Arab50.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access12.5%
Internet access70.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74829

What city is ZIP code 74829 in?

ZIP code 74829 is primarily assigned to Boley, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74829 in?

ZIP code 74829 falls within Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74829?

44% of residents in ZIP code 74829 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74829 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 74829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74829?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 74829 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 74829 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 74829 in?

ZIP code 74829 observes the CST timezone.

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