74902 ZIP Code — Pocola, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74902 is located in Pocola, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 30.18 square miles and serves a population of 4,297 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74902

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $110,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $45,417. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74902 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,297

population

30.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74902 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74902

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pocola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72908 Fort Smith (6.4 mi) 74932 Cameron (6.6 mi) 72916 Fort Smith (7.2 mi) 74901 Arkoma (7.6 mi) 74959 Spiro (8.1 mi) 72937 Hackett (9.2 mi) 72901 Fort Smith (9.6 mi) 72919 Fort Smith (9.6 mi) 72903 Fort Smith (10.9 mi) 74953 Poteau (12 mi) 72904 Fort Smith (13.2 mi) 74948 Muldrow (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,297
Population density	142 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	30.18 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	35.2454
Longitude	-94.4961
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	51.6%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,297

Population

142

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$45,417

Median household income

$22,729

Per capita income

$110,100

Median home value

$759

Median monthly rent

68.6%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

1,278

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

105

123

5–9

139

172

10–14

193

122

15–19

138

141

20–24

158

247

25–34

278

227

35–44

255

268

45–54

302

55–59

148

60–64

166

224

65–74

253

139

75–84

156

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,001	23.3%
18 and over	3,296	76.7%
65 and over	849	19.8%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 11.6%

Two or more races 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 1.2%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	3,214	71.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	518	11.6%
Two or more races	431	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	181	4%
Other race	54	1.2%
Black or African American	52	1.2%
Asian	28	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	36.8%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$45,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 39.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 13.6%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,100
Median rent / month	$759
Owner occupied	68.6%
Renter occupied	31.4%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	69.9%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	52.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	814	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	164	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	259	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	470	27.5%
Households with children under 18	413	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	608	35.6%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	21.1%
Married	48.7%	44.5%
Separated	3.1%	5.2%
Widowed	3.2%	10.5%
Divorced	13.1%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 39.6%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 10.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.0%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	81	8.0%
Kindergarten	54	5.3%
Elementary school	525	51.7%
High school	232	22.8%
College / grad school	124	12.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Construction 9.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.6%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 28.2%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	10.4%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	45.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	16.8%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,099	95.4%
Spanish	50	1.2%
Other Indo-European	31	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,211	98.0%
Born in same state	4,175	97.2%
Born in different state	1,128	26.3%
Foreign born	36	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	86	2.0%
Not a US citizen	29	33.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	565	13.1%
French	339	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	171	4%
English	28	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74902

What city is ZIP code 74902 in?

ZIP code 74902 is primarily assigned to Pocola, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74902 in?

ZIP code 74902 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74902?

12% 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 74902?

16% of residents in ZIP code 74902 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74902 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 74902 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74902?

The median home value in ZIP code 74902 is $110,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 74902 in?

ZIP code 74902 observes the CST timezone.