74939 ZIP Code — Hodgen, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74939 is located in Hodgen, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 123.36 square miles and serves a population of 1,265 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74939

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 $87,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,167. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 74939 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.

1,265

population

123.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74939 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74939

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74939. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hodgen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74937 Heavener (3.6 mi) 74949 Muse (8 mi) 74577 Whitesboro (12.3 mi) 74940 Howe (12.5 mi) 74571 Talihina (15 mi) 74966 Wister (17.6 mi) 74957 Smithville (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,265
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	123.36 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	34.7639
Longitude	-94.6107
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,265

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$39,167

Median household income

$7,829

Per capita income

$87,400

Median home value

$756

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

36.0%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

3.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

25–34

275

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	5.1%
18 and over	1,200	94.9%
65 and over	144	11.4%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.3%

Black or African American 24.7%

Two or more races 8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Other race 2.1%

Group	Count	%
White	754	57.3%
Black or African American	325	24.7%
Two or more races	105	8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	53	4%
Hispanic or Latino	52	3.9%
Other race	28	2.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.4%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	1.7%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 24.5%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	24.5%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
Median income	$39,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.9%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,400
Median rent / month	$756
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	42.5%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	13.6%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.1%
2010–2019	11.4%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	16.8%
1980–1989	17.1%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	6.2%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	12.2%
2 bedrooms	34.7%
3 bedrooms	35.5%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	45.3%
2 vehicles	19.8%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.4%
Propane / LP gas	41.0%
Wood	30.7%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	50	23.6%
Households with children under 18	29	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	50.5%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	25.1%
Married	20.3%	55.6%
Separated	1.5%	0.7%
Widowed	1.6%	9.1%
Divorced	33.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	2.5%
Kindergarten	2	0.8%
Elementary school	37	15.6%
High school	113	47.7%
College / grad school	79	33.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Retail trade 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 14.4%

Transportation & utilities 14.4%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 3.8%

Other services 3.0%

Professional & management 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	38.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.8%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 36.0%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 38.8%

Married-couple families 16.5%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.2%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	17.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.7%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	24.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	45.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	87	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	36.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.8%
Public insurance	52.8%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	40.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,246	98.5%
Spanish	5	0.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,258	99.4%
Born in same state	1,258	99.4%
Born in different state	718	56.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	82	6.5%
Italian	64	5.1%
French	54	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	1.2%
English	7	0.6%
Dutch	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	16.8%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74939

What city is ZIP code 74939 in?

ZIP code 74939 is primarily assigned to Hodgen, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74939 in?

ZIP code 74939 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74939?

36% of residents in ZIP code 74939 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74939?

4% 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 74939 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 74939 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74939?

The median home value in ZIP code 74939 is $87,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 74939 in?

ZIP code 74939 observes the CST timezone.