74553 ZIP Code — Kiowa, OK

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74553 is located in Kiowa, Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. It covers approximately 78.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,321 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 539/918.

About ZIP code 74553

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 $115,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,769. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 74553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,321

population

78.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kiowa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74560 Pittsburg (10.1 mi) 74528 Blanco (10.1 mi) 74570 Stuart (16 mi) 74501 Mcalester (17.2 mi) 74538 Coalgate (17.9 mi) 74531 Calvin (18.1 mi) 74540 Daisy (18.6 mi) 74547 Hartshorne (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,321
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	78.85 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	34.7458
Longitude	-95.9696
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	49.5%	52.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,321

Population

People per sq mi

37.7

Median age

$55,769

Median household income

$27,661

Per capita income

$115,300

Median home value

$658

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

561

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	26.3%
18 and over	973	73.7%
65 and over	277	21.0%
Median age	37.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.2%

Two or more races 28.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Black or African American 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	825	61.2%
Two or more races	387	28.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	89	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27	2%
Black or African American	20	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	52.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	15.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	11.0%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$55,769

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.9%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,300
Median rent / month	$658
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	12.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	48.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%
Wood	2.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	251	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	37	7.0%
Male householder, no spouse	83	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	157	29.7%
Households with children under 18	157	29.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	197	37.3%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	15.9%
Married	57.8%	48.8%
Separated	3.9%	4.6%
Widowed	1.7%	11.3%
Divorced	15.5%	19.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	4.1%
Kindergarten	22	7.6%
Elementary school	174	59.8%
High school	43	14.8%
College / grad school	40	13.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Public administration 20.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Retail trade 6.2%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	22.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.3%
Government	43.7%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	9.3%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.1%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	16.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,230	93.1%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,321	100.0%
Born in same state	1,310	99.2%
Born in different state	993	75.2%
Foreign born	11	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	230	17.4%
French	125	9.5%
Arab	69	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	1.6%
German	6	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74553

What city is ZIP code 74553 in?

ZIP code 74553 is primarily assigned to Kiowa, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74553 in?

ZIP code 74553 falls within Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74553?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74553?

17% of residents in ZIP code 74553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74553 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 74553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74553?

The median home value in ZIP code 74553 is $115,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 74553 in?

ZIP code 74553 observes the CST timezone.