74640 ZIP Code — Hunter, OK

Garfield County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74640 is located in Hunter, Oklahoma, within Garfield County. It covers approximately 95.70 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74640

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 65% 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 74640 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240

population

95.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hunter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73738 Garber (8.4 mi) 74643 Lamont (9.6 mi) 73766 Pond Creek (12.8 mi) 73753 Kremlin (13.2 mi) 74630 Billings (13.5 mi) 73736 Fairmont (14.5 mi) 73701 Enid (16.5 mi) 74653 Tonkawa (17 mi) 73759 Medford (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	95.70 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	36.5715
Longitude	-97.6044
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	48.2%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	34.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

57.5

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$29,852

Per capita income

$85,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

26.5%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

115

Housing units

21.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	19.2%
18 and over	194	80.8%
65 and over	75	31.3%
Median age	57.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.3%

Two or more races 11.7%

Group	Count	%
White	212	88.3%
Two or more races	28	11.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	44.3%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	34.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	28.2%	18.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 21.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	21.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	24.0%
$100k–$150k	1.9%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 37.1%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	27.0%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	46.7%
3 bedrooms	39.3%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	39.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.4%
Electricity	51.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
No fuel used	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	11	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	22	21.2%
Households with children under 18	17	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	52.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.8%	3.6%
Married	79.8%	68.8%
Separated	7.1%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	19.6%
Divorced	3.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	4.5%
Kindergarten	2	9.1%
Elementary school	12	54.5%
High school	6	27.3%
College / grad school	1	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.5%

Public administration 23.8%

Construction 8.8%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Professional & management 3.8%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Retail trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	7.5%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.8%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	27.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	22.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 26.5%

Under 18 years 63.6%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 20.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.4%
Retirement income	43.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	13.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.3%
Public insurance	59.6%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	214	89.2%
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)	240	100.0%
Born in same state	240	100.0%
Born in different state	161	67.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	7.1%
French	11	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	3.3%
Arab	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74640

What city is ZIP code 74640 in?

ZIP code 74640 is primarily assigned to Hunter, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74640 in?

ZIP code 74640 falls within Garfield County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74640 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 74640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74640 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 74640 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 74640 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 74640 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74640?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74640 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 74640 in?

ZIP code 74640 observes the CST timezone.