74951 ZIP Code — Panama, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74951 is located in Panama, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 4.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,367 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74951

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 $118,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $46,250. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 74951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,367
population
4.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74951 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74951

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City Status
Panama Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,367
Population density 305 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 079
Geography
Land area 4.48 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 35.1746
Longitude -94.6870
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 58.1% 57.6% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 29.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 11.5% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,367
Population
305
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$46,250
Median household income
$21,599
Per capita income
$118,600
Median home value
$815
Median monthly rent
60.5%
Home ownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
Unemployment
473
Housing units
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
82
Under 5
70
64
5–9
54
42
10–14
36
43
15–19
37
75
20–24
64
90
25–34
77
73
35–44
63
39
45–54
34
40
55–59
34
30
60–64
25
118
65–74
100
33
75–84
28
9
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1840129.3%
18 and over96670.7%
65 and over29521.6%
Median age32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.9%
Two or more races 19%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 2.1%
Black or African American 0.4%
GroupCount%
White95867.9%
Two or more races26819%
American Indian / Alaska Native1077.6%
Hispanic or Latino443.1%
Asian292.1%
Black or African American50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 58.1% 57.6% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 33.2% 29.0% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 11.5% 18.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.8% 4.5%
Under $10k 3.0%
$10k–$15k 11.7%
$15k–$25k 11.7%
$25k–$35k 13.2%
$35k–$50k 11.8%
$50k–$75k 13.6%
$75k–$100k 23.0%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 1.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.0%
$10k–$15k11.7%
$15k–$25k11.7%
$25k–$35k13.2%
$35k–$50k11.8%
$50k–$75k13.6%
$75k–$100k23.0%
$100k–$150k10.6%
$150k–$200k1.4%
Median income$46,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%
$50k–$100k 28.0%
$100k–$150k 18.7%
$150k–$200k 4.6%
$200k–$300k 34.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$118,600
Median rent / month$815
Owner occupied60.5%
Renter occupied39.5%
Vacant18.0%
Single-family detached75.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.9%
Median rooms5.3
Avg household size (owned)1.98

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.4%
2010–20192.9%
2000–20099.9%
1990–199912.9%
1980–198927.6%
1970–197917.3%
1960–196914.0%
1950–19595.1%
1940–19496.3%
1939 or earlier3.7%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom6.0%
2 bedrooms25.6%
3 bedrooms58.7%
4 bedrooms8.9%
5+ bedrooms0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.3%
1 vehicle33.4%
2 vehicles44.9%
3 or more14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas33.3%
Electricity66.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family28649.8%
Cohabiting couple569.8%
Male householder, no spouse8514.8%
Female householder, no spouse14725.6%
Households with children under 1820936.4%
Households with seniors (65+)25143.7%
Average household size2.38

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%22.4%
Married55.5%40.6%
Separated2.0%5.9%
Widowed6.6%12.7%
Divorced11.2%18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 11.1%
HS graduate 55.5%
Some college, no degree 16.1%
Associate's degree 7.5%
Bachelor's degree 4.1%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.1%
Bachelor's or higher7.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool268.0%
Kindergarten175.2%
Elementary school14644.6%
High school6419.6%
College / grad school7422.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 33.3%
Education & healthcare 22.1%
Manufacturing 14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.1%
Construction 5.9%
Other services 3.7%
Professional & management 2.1%
Finance & real estate 1.6%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%
Public administration 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts15.0%
Service16.4%
Sales & office39.8%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation18.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector78.8%
Government17.6%
Self-employed3.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.2%
Carpool8.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.4%
Work from home3.4%
Other means0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)19.9

Poverty

All people 26.9%
Under 18 years 43.5%
18 and over 20.2%
Married-couple families 8.0%
Female-led households 55.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security27.5%
Retirement income16.4%
Supplemental Security8.5%
Cash public assistance4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP25.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.8%
High blood pressure42.6%
High cholesterol37.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis30.5%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking25.7%
Binge drinking12.6%
No physical activity34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.5%
Depression27.8%
Fair or poor health22.2%
Poor mental health18.9%
Poor physical health15.3%
No health insurance19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.6%
Visited dentist51.5%
Cholesterol screening86.4%
Teeth loss22.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13514.1%
Disability%
Any disability20.6%
Under 187.7%
18–64 years21.1%
65 and over36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance36.0%
Public insurance53.8%
No insurance16.3%
Uninsured under 196.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,21588.9%
Spanish90.7%
Other Indo-European30.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander30.2%
Other languages30.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,33597.7%
Born in same state1,32496.9%
Born in different state61444.9%
Foreign born110.8%
Naturalized citizen322.3%
Not a US citizen1443.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian24517.9%
French1228.9%
Arab392.9%
AncestryCount%
English151.1%
Polish80.6%
German30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.0%
Internet access92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74951

What city is ZIP code 74951 in?

ZIP code 74951 is primarily assigned to Panama, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74951 in?

ZIP code 74951 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74951?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74951 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74951?

7% 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 74951 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 74951 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74951?

The median home value in ZIP code 74951 is $118,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 74951 in?

ZIP code 74951 observes the CST timezone.

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