74940 ZIP Code — Howe, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74940 is located in Howe, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 59.46 square miles and serves a population of 2,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74940

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,200. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 74940 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.

2,528

population

59.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74940 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74940

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74940. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Howe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74966 Wister (8.6 mi) 74956 Shady Point (11.2 mi) 74939 Hodgen (12.5 mi) 74953 Poteau (12.8 mi) 74937 Heavener (13.2 mi) 74930 Bokoshe (13.8 mi) 74949 Muse (16.4 mi) 74571 Talihina (18 mi) 74932 Cameron (18.8 mi) 72938 Hartford (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,528
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	59.46 sq mi
Water area	2.74 sq mi
Latitude	34.9283
Longitude	-94.7006
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	51.3%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,528

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$46,200

Median household income

$23,334

Per capita income

$96,000

Median home value

$682

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

774

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

124

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

108

20–24

164

25–34

147

131

35–44

117

146

45–54

131

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

130

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	688	27.2%
18 and over	1,840	72.8%
65 and over	426	16.9%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.7%

Two or more races 9.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Other race 3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,876	71%
American Indian / Alaska Native	308	11.7%
Two or more races	244	9.2%
Hispanic or Latino	113	4.3%
Other race	80	3%
Black or African American	20	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 16.0%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 16.8%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	16.0%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	16.8%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$46,200

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.2%

$50k–$100k 32.6%

$100k–$150k 19.2%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,000
Median rent / month	$682
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	17.0%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.7%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.8%
Electricity	56.6%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Wood	5.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	443	54.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	142	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	196	24.3%
Households with children under 18	299	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	297	36.8%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	18.0%
Married	51.9%	51.8%
Separated	3.4%	0.8%
Widowed	5.4%	12.2%
Divorced	11.7%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.7%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	7.1%
Kindergarten	34	6.2%
Elementary school	317	57.8%
High school	111	20.3%
College / grad school	47	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Retail trade 13.4%

Construction 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	15.4%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	2.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 19.1%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	17.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.9%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	64.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.6%
Public insurance	45.8%
No insurance	18.0%
Uninsured under 19	9.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,327	92.0%
Spanish	44	1.9%
Other Indo-European	41	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,472	97.8%
Born in same state	2,462	97.4%
Born in different state	1,310	51.8%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	56	2.2%
Not a US citizen	18	32.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	542	21.4%
Italian	348	13.8%
Arab	229	9.1%
English	25	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	0.2%
Polish	4	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.0%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74940

What city is ZIP code 74940 in?

ZIP code 74940 is primarily assigned to Howe, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74940 in?

ZIP code 74940 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74940?

20% of residents in ZIP code 74940 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74940?

13% 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 74940 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 74940 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74940?

The median home value in ZIP code 74940 is $96,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 74940 in?

ZIP code 74940 observes the CST timezone.