74956 ZIP Code — Shady Point, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74956 is located in Shady Point, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 63.56 square miles and serves a population of 2,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74956

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $47,194. Poverty affects 21% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, 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 obesity (45%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 74956 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,107

population

63.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shady Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74930 Bokoshe (3.2 mi) 74953 Poteau (9.2 mi) 74940 Howe (11.2 mi) 74966 Wister (12.9 mi) 74959 Spiro (13.9 mi) 74932 Cameron (13.9 mi) 74941 Keota (16.8 mi) 74902 Pocola (17.7 mi) 74944 Mccurtain (18 mi) 74936 Gans (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,107
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	63.56 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	35.0872
Longitude	-94.7418
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	58.5%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,107

Population

People per sq mi

39.1

Median age

$47,194

Median household income

$25,705

Per capita income

$122,400

Median home value

$773

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

713

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

141

25–34

137

145

35–44

139

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	540	25.6%
18 and over	1,567	74.4%
65 and over	358	17.0%
Median age	39.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.9%

Two or more races 11.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%

Asian 4.1%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,534	71.9%
Two or more races	254	11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	189	8.9%
Asian	87	4.1%
Black or African American	40	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.2%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	18.0%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$47,194

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.8%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,400
Median rent / month	$773
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	80.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	21.2%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	14.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	4.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	33.0%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.7%
Electricity	49.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.7%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	466	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	31	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	127	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	170	21.4%
Households with children under 18	298	37.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	33.8%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	14.3%
Married	62.2%	58.9%
Separated	0.8%	0.8%
Widowed	4.3%	8.0%
Divorced	13.8%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	41	8.7%
Kindergarten	39	8.3%
Elementary school	211	44.9%
High school	105	22.3%
College / grad school	74	15.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 16.7%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Professional & management 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 7.6%

Public administration 7.4%

Construction 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.5%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	26.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 41.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	51.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.5%
Under 18	15.2%
18–64 years	23.5%
65 and over	53.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	14.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,972	93.6%
Spanish	39	2.0%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	35	1.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,083	98.9%
Born in same state	2,076	98.5%
Born in different state	1,007	47.8%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	70.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	242	11.5%
French	202	9.6%
Arab	62	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	2%
German	18	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74956

What city is ZIP code 74956 in?

ZIP code 74956 is primarily assigned to Shady Point, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74956 in?

ZIP code 74956 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74956?

21% of residents in ZIP code 74956 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74956?

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 74956 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 74956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74956?

The median home value in ZIP code 74956 is $122,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 74956 in?

ZIP code 74956 observes the CST timezone.