74937 ZIP Code — Heavener, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74937 is located in Heavener, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 200.72 square miles and serves a population of 5,318 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 539/918.

About ZIP code 74937

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $43,161. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74937 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.

5,318

population

200.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heavener	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74939 Hodgen (3.6 mi) 74949 Muse (4.5 mi) 74577 Whitesboro (8.9 mi) 74571 Talihina (11.6 mi) 74940 Howe (13.2 mi) 74957 Smithville (15.9 mi) 74966 Wister (16.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,318
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	200.72 sq mi
Water area	1.50 sq mi
Latitude	34.7392
Longitude	-94.6657
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	539/918

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,318

Population

People per sq mi

37.4

Median age

$43,161

Median household income

$21,811

Per capita income

$81,700

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,859

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

204

Under 5

202

179

5–9

178

188

10–14

187

219

15–19

217

160

20–24

160

295

25–34

294

324

35–44

322

310

45–54

308

169

55–59

168

194

60–64

193

233

65–74

231

152

75–84

151

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,411	26.5%
18 and over	3,907	73.5%
65 and over	847	15.9%
Median age	37.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.1%

Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Other race 10.9%

Two or more races 10.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.1%

Black or African American 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,459	56.1%
Hispanic or Latino	844	13.7%
Other race	673	10.9%
Two or more races	625	10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	501	8.1%
Black or African American	51	0.8%
Asian	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.6%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$43,161

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 33.7%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,700
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	13.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	26.8%
2 vehicles	38.8%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.4%
Electricity	49.0%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	11.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	831	45.2%
Cohabiting couple	99	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	324	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	583	31.7%
Households with children under 18	628	34.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	647	35.2%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	22.8%
Married	47.2%	46.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.8%
Widowed	2.9%	16.5%
Divorced	15.3%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.7%

HS graduate 34.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	10.0%
Kindergarten	60	5.0%
Elementary school	557	46.5%
High school	346	28.9%
College / grad school	115	9.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.6%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Professional & management 11.6%

Retail trade 8.7%

Public administration 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.3%
Service	25.4%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	23.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 36.7%

18 and over 23.4%

Married-couple families 16.2%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.7%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.5%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	28.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.4%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	330	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.6%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	24.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,912	92.4%
Spanish	468	9.5%
Other Indo-European	458	9.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,861	91.4%
Born in same state	4,817	90.6%
Born in different state	2,562	48.2%
Foreign born	44	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	457	8.6%
Not a US citizen	50	10.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,117	21%
Italian	575	10.8%
Arab	164	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74937

What city is ZIP code 74937 in?

ZIP code 74937 is primarily assigned to Heavener, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74937 in?

ZIP code 74937 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74937?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74937 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74937?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 74937 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 74937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74937?

The median home value in ZIP code 74937 is $81,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 74937 in?

ZIP code 74937 observes the CST timezone.