74850 ZIP Code — Lamar, OK

Hughes County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74850 is located in Lamar, Oklahoma, within Hughes County. It covers approximately 55.38 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74850

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 $101,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,250. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 74850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

328

population

55.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lamar	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	328
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	55.38 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	35.0967
Longitude	-96.0799
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918/539

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	27.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	12.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

328

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$51,250

Median household income

$19,490

Per capita income

$101,600

Median home value

$1,125

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

127

Housing units

11.4%

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	52	15.9%
18 and over	276	84.1%
65 and over	82	25.0%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.9%

Two or more races 22.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	195	57.9%
Two or more races	75	22.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	17.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	27.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	12.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	23.3%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$51,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,600
Median rent / month	$1,125
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	28.0%
Single-family detached	74.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	15.4%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	13.3%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	53.1%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	56.3%
Propane / LP gas	33.0%
Wood	5.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	20	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	15	14.6%
Households with children under 18	21	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	50	48.5%
Average household size	3.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	7.0%
Married	45.3%	53.5%
Separated	17.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	26.3%
Divorced	23.5%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.5%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 39.5%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.8%
Kindergarten	2	3.8%
Elementary school	30	57.7%
High school	18	34.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 18.7%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Agriculture & mining 16.5%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Other services 5.5%

Retail trade 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	24.2%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.4%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	9.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	14.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	63.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.4%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	28.7%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	321	97.9%
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)	320	97.6%
Born in same state	320	97.6%
Born in different state	213	64.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	76	23.2%
Italian	17	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.4%
Internet access	78.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74850

What city is ZIP code 74850 in?

ZIP code 74850 is primarily assigned to Lamar, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74850 in?

ZIP code 74850 falls within Hughes County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74850?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74850 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74850?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 74850 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 74850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74850 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 74850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 74850 in?

ZIP code 74850 observes the CST timezone.