74727 ZIP Code — Boswell, OK

Choctaw County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74727 is located in Boswell, Oklahoma, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 219.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,998 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74727

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 $94,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $40,684. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 74727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,998

population

219.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Boswell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74759 Soper (4.3 mi) 74723 Bennington (11.9 mi) 74743 Hugo (14.8 mi) 75486 Sumner (16.4 mi) 74738 Grant (18.6 mi) 75488 Telephone (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,998
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	219.44 sq mi
Water area	3.69 sq mi
Latitude	34.0126
Longitude	-95.7679
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	63.7%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,998

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$40,684

Median household income

$25,462

Per capita income

$94,300

Median home value

$680

Median monthly rent

64.5%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

730

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

116

25–34

128

116

35–44

127

45–54

55–59

60–64

158

65–74

174

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	491	24.6%
18 and over	1,507	75.4%
65 and over	455	22.8%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Two or more races 14.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.2%

Black or African American 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,308	63.9%
Two or more races	304	14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	291	14.2%
Black or African American	61	3%
Hispanic or Latino	48	2.3%
Other race	23	1.1%
Asian	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.2%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 11.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	4.6%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$40,684

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,300
Median rent / month	$680
Owner occupied	64.5%
Renter occupied	35.5%
Vacant	16.1%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.3%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	20.2%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	22.6%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	61.7%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	23.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	5.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	403	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	74	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	142	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	254	29.1%
Households with children under 18	228	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	346	39.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	24.1%
Married	55.1%	47.9%
Separated	3.4%	4.3%
Widowed	2.1%	12.5%
Divorced	16.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	14.0%
Kindergarten	23	5.0%
Elementary school	205	44.8%
High school	115	25.1%
College / grad school	51	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Construction 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 8.8%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	12.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	17.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	17.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 35.2%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 59.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	3.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	46.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	130	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	11.8%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	49.7%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,821	91.1%
Spanish	23	1.3%
Other Indo-European	15	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,942	97.2%
Born in same state	1,938	97.0%
Born in different state	1,192	59.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	56	2.8%
Not a US citizen	11	19.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	295	14.8%
French	170	8.5%
Arab	126	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	10	0.5%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74727

What city is ZIP code 74727 in?

ZIP code 74727 is primarily assigned to Boswell, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74727 in?

ZIP code 74727 falls within Choctaw County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74727?

26% of residents in ZIP code 74727 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74727 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 74727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74727?

The median home value in ZIP code 74727 is $94,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 74727?

Health data for ZIP code 74727 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 74727 in?

ZIP code 74727 observes the CST timezone.