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Mcintosh County
Hitchita, OK
74438
74438 ZIP Code — Hitchita, OK
Mcintosh County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 74438 is located in
Hitchita ,
Oklahoma ,
within Mcintosh County .
It covers approximately 21.10 square miles and serves a population of
373 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 918 .
About ZIP code 74438
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $38,393. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 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 smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 74438 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
373
Population density
18 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
21.10 sq mi
Water area
6.21 sq mi
Latitude
35.5297
Longitude
-95.7596
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
918
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.8%
56.2%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
42.6%
30.9%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.9%
18.1%
Over $200k
10.6%
1.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$38,393
Median household income
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 88 23.6% 18 and over 285 76.4% 65 and over 55 14.7% Median age 43.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
21.7%
Group Count % White 212 56.8% American Indian / Alaska Native 81 21.7% Two or more races 80 21.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
46.8%
56.2%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
42.6%
30.9%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
10.9%
18.1%
Over $200k
10.6%
1.9%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.4% $10k–$15k 14.2% $15k–$25k 15.7% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 18.9% $50k–$75k 16.5% $75k–$100k 3.1% $100k–$150k 7.1% $150k–$200k 3.1% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $38,393
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $97,500 Median rent / month $681 Owner occupied 78.7% Renter occupied 21.3% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 69.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 30.8% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.9% 2000–2009 14.8% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 17.2% 1970–1979 18.9% 1960–1969 18.9% 1950–1959 1.8% 1940–1949 2.4% 1939 or earlier 3.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 23.7% 3 bedrooms 53.8% 4 bedrooms 13.6% 5+ bedrooms 1.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.7% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 27.6% 3 or more 29.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 35.4% Electricity 35.4% Propane / LP gas 26.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 80 63.0% Cohabiting couple 3 2.4% Male householder, no spouse 24 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 20 15.7% Households with children under 18 40 31.5% Households with seniors (65+) 48 37.8% Average household size 2.94
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.1% 15.4% Married 47.6% 62.5% Separated 0.0% 2.9% Widowed 7.8% 5.1% Divorced 11.4% 14.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
Some college, no degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 10 9.9% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 48 47.5% High school 24 23.8% College / grad school 19 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.3%
Agriculture & mining
16.7%
Public administration
7.2%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.1% Service 15.2% Sales & office 31.9% Natural resources & construction 22.5% Production & transportation 4.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.1% Government 26.8% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.1% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 16.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
25.0%
Female-led households
58.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.7% Retirement income 11.0% Supplemental Security 15.7% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 37.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 44.2% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.6% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 33.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 25.3% Fair or poor health 22.2% Poor mental health 17.2% Poor physical health 15.3% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.4% Visited dentist 53.7% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 1.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 6.8% 18–64 years 21.7% 65 and over 67.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 41.0% Public insurance 45.0% No insurance 21.7% Uninsured under 19 9.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 352 94.4% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 373 100.0% Born in same state 373 100.0% Born in different state 285 76.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 88 23.6% Arab 12 3.2%
Ancestry Count % English 6 1.6% French 6 1.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.0% Internet access 78.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74438
What city is ZIP code 74438 in?
ZIP code 74438 is primarily assigned to Hitchita, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 74438 in?
ZIP code 74438 falls within Mcintosh County, Oklahoma.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74438?
26% of residents in ZIP code 74438 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 74438 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 74438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74438?
The median home value in ZIP code 74438 is $97,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 74438?
The median household income in ZIP code 74438 is $38,393, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 74438 in?
ZIP code 74438 observes the CST timezone.
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