74561 ZIP Code — Quinton, OK

Pittsburg County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74561 is located in Quinton, Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. It covers approximately 129.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,857 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74561

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 $84,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,500. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% 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 34 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 smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 74561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,857

population

129.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74561 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74561

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74561. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Quinton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74425 Canadian (9 mi) 74432 Eufaula (11.5 mi) 74552 Kinta (12.9 mi) 74442 Indianola (14.5 mi) 74472 Whitefield (17.3 mi) 74578 Wilburton (18.9 mi) 74426 Checotah (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,857
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	121

Geography
Land area	129.61 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	35.1504
Longitude	-95.5076
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	57.0%	52.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,857

Population

People per sq mi

43.1

Median age

$44,500

Median household income

$25,775

Per capita income

$84,700

Median home value

$617

Median monthly rent

77.2%

Home ownership

25.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

753

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

119

35–44

118

146

45–54

146

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	431	23.2%
18 and over	1,426	76.8%
65 and over	297	16.0%
Median age	43.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.9%

Two or more races 24.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,231	64.9%
Two or more races	473	24.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	126	6.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40	2.1%
Black or African American	14	0.7%
Other race	9	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	52.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.7%	15.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.4%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 20.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	20.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$44,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 12.0%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,700
Median rent / month	$617
Owner occupied	77.2%
Renter occupied	22.8%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	74.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	18.9%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	36.4%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.5%
Electricity	47.3%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	374	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	34	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	174	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	154	20.9%
Households with children under 18	204	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	237	32.2%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	18.0%
Married	53.0%	54.7%
Separated	3.3%	6.1%
Widowed	5.4%	13.2%
Divorced	14.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	7.3%
Kindergarten	10	2.4%
Elementary school	222	52.6%
High school	85	20.1%
College / grad school	74	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.8%

Retail trade 8.9%

Construction 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 5.9%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Public administration 2.0%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.3%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	11.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.0

Poverty

All people 25.7%

Under 18 years 31.8%

18 and over 23.8%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	11.1%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	57.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.5%
Public insurance	46.4%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	15.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,730	93.2%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,853	99.8%
Born in same state	1,845	99.4%
Born in different state	1,280	68.9%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	263	14.2%
Arab	111	6%
French	58	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.2%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74561

What city is ZIP code 74561 in?

ZIP code 74561 is primarily assigned to Quinton, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74561 in?

ZIP code 74561 falls within Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74561?

26% of residents in ZIP code 74561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74561?

12% 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 74561 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 74561 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74561?

The median home value in ZIP code 74561 is $84,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 74561 in?

ZIP code 74561 observes the CST timezone.