74736 ZIP Code — Garvin, OK

Mccurtain County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74736 is located in Garvin, Oklahoma, within Mccurtain County. It covers approximately 70.77 square miles and serves a population of 861 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74736

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 $135,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($46,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 74736 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

861
population
70.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74736 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74736

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City Status
Garvin Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74764 Valliant (8 mi) 74745 Idabel (9.9 mi) 75412 Bagwell (11.7 mi) 74728 Broken Bow (14.7 mi) 74766 Wright City (16.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 861
Population density 12 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 089
Geography
Land area 70.77 sq mi
Water area 2.48 sq mi
Latitude 33.9180
Longitude -94.9302
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 64.1% 59.2% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 24.1% 29.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 10.7% 18.1%
Over $200k 3.5% 1.1% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

861
Population
12
People per sq mi
46.6
Median age
$46,750
Median household income
$32,948
Per capita income
$135,100
Median home value
$615
Median monthly rent
82.2%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
320
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
28
Under 5
22
29
5–9
22
33
10–14
25
35
15–19
27
22
20–24
17
28
25–34
21
48
35–44
37
66
45–54
51
59
55–59
46
45
60–64
35
28
65–74
21
63
75–84
49
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1819222.3%
18 and over66977.7%
65 and over16519.2%
Median age46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.5%
Two or more races 14.5%
Asian 13.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Other race 2%
Black or African American 0.8%
GroupCount%
White50155.5%
Two or more races13114.5%
Asian12013.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native849.3%
Hispanic or Latino414.5%
Other race182%
Black or African American70.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.1% 59.2% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 24.1% 29.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.4% 10.7% 18.1%
Over $200k 3.5% 1.1% 4.5%
Under $10k 3.8%
$10k–$15k 8.6%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 10.8%
$35k–$50k 22.9%
$50k–$75k 13.7%
$75k–$100k 17.5%
$100k–$150k 9.8%
$200k+ 4.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.8%
$10k–$15k8.6%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k10.8%
$35k–$50k22.9%
$50k–$75k13.7%
$75k–$100k17.5%
$100k–$150k9.8%
$200k+4.8%
Median income$46,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.6%
$50k–$100k 18.5%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 7.3%
$200k–$300k 12.0%
$300k–$500k 12.4%
$500k–$1M 6.6%
$1M+ 3.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$135,100
Median rent / month$615
Owner occupied82.2%
Renter occupied17.8%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached72.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes23.7%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.3%
2000–20093.5%
1990–199913.3%
1980–198922.6%
1970–197929.3%
1960–19699.0%
1950–19598.2%
1940–19495.1%
1939 or earlier3.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.8%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms23.1%
3 bedrooms62.2%
4 bedrooms8.2%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.5%
1 vehicle30.2%
2 vehicles43.8%
3 or more22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas7.6%
Electricity80.0%
Propane / LP gas4.1%
Fuel oil3.8%
Wood4.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16552.4%
Cohabiting couple123.8%
Male householder, no spouse6721.3%
Female householder, no spouse7122.5%
Households with children under 189630.5%
Households with seniors (65+)10232.4%
Average household size2.73

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married26.1%13.7%
Married57.1%55.5%
Separated2.4%1.4%
Widowed2.0%9.9%
Divorced12.4%19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%
Some HS, no diploma 12.6%
HS graduate 43.1%
Some college, no degree 18.3%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 7.8%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.5%
Bachelor's or higher9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4121.5%
Kindergarten105.2%
Elementary school9348.7%
High school3819.9%
College / grad school94.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 24.5%
Manufacturing 22.2%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Professional & management 11.7%
Construction 5.6%
Other services 3.6%
Retail trade 3.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%
Finance & real estate 2.0%
Public administration 1.8%
Transportation & utilities 0.8%
Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.8%
Service28.8%
Sales & office9.9%
Natural resources & construction17.3%
Production & transportation4.1%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.3%
Government6.4%
Self-employed28.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.6%
Carpool6.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk4.6%
Work from home7.9%
Other means3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)25.5

Poverty

All people 10.7%
Under 18 years 12.2%
18 and over 10.3%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security39.7%
Retirement income23.2%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP8.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure44.5%
High cholesterol37.9%
Diabetes14.3%
Heart disease8.9%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma11.9%
Arthritis29.5%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease11.7%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.4%
Binge drinking12.1%
No physical activity35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep34.7%
Depression26.6%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health18.7%
Poor physical health16.0%
No health insurance19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist51.6%
Cholesterol screening86.4%
Teeth loss23.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans578.5%
Disability%
Any disability22.4%
Under 1812.5%
18–64 years19.6%
65 and over42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance50.2%
Public insurance47.9%
No insurance16.3%
Uninsured under 192.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only81194.2%
Spanish566.9%
Other Indo-European30.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages536.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)78491.1%
Born in same state78491.1%
Born in different state52460.9%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen778.9%
Not a US citizen5166.2%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian849.8%
French424.9%
AncestryCount%
Arab161.9%
English40.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access36.6%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74736

What city is ZIP code 74736 in?

ZIP code 74736 is primarily assigned to Garvin, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74736 in?

ZIP code 74736 falls within Mccurtain County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74736?

10% 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 74736 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 74736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74736 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 74736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74736?

The median home value in ZIP code 74736 is $135,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 74736 in?

ZIP code 74736 observes the CST timezone.

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