74957 ZIP Code — Smithville, OK

Mccurtain County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74957 is located in Smithville, Oklahoma, within Mccurtain County. It covers approximately 231.58 square miles and serves a population of 871 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580/918.

About ZIP code 74957

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 $105,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,875. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74957 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

871

population

231.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74957 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74957

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74957. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smithville	Acceptable
Smithville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74577 Whitesboro (9.9 mi) 74949 Muse (12.7 mi) 74963 Watson (15.1 mi) 74724 Bethel (15.2 mi) 74937 Heavener (15.9 mi) 74571 Talihina (16.9 mi) 74939 Hodgen (18.1 mi) 71945 Hatfield (18.7 mi) 71937 Cove (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	871
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	231.58 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	34.5100
Longitude	-94.6858
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580/918

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%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	10.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

871

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$41,875

Median household income

$26,065

Per capita income

$105,500

Median home value

$558

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	167	19.2%
18 and over	704	80.8%
65 and over	250	28.7%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 27.8%

Two or more races 8.2%

Asian 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	538	61.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	242	27.8%
Two or more races	71	8.2%
Asian	20	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	10.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 11.5%

$25k–$35k 20.1%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	11.5%
$25k–$35k	20.1%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
Median income	$41,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,500
Median rent / month	$558
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.9%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	12.8%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	20.5%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	57.2%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	26.3%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	43.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.9%
Wood	18.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	203	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	53	14.2%
Female householder, no spouse	110	29.5%
Households with children under 18	70	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	180	48.3%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.4%	25.5%
Married	67.1%	58.8%
Separated	2.2%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	7.0%
Divorced	14.9%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	11.5%
Kindergarten	6	4.3%
Elementary school	86	61.9%
High school	25	18.0%
College / grad school	6	4.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Construction 12.9%

Public administration 9.9%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Retail trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Other services 2.0%

Information 1.0%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Professional & management 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	27.5%
Sales & office	6.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	12.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.1%
Government	32.1%
Self-employed	25.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	23.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 13.9%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 39.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.2%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	35.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	54.1%
No insurance	19.3%
Uninsured under 19	15.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	817	93.8%
Spanish	12	1.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	12	1.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	859	98.6%
Born in same state	859	98.6%
Born in different state	450	51.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.4%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	134	15.4%
French	68	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	4.5%
English	4	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74957

What city is ZIP code 74957 in?

ZIP code 74957 is primarily assigned to Smithville, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74957 in?

ZIP code 74957 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74957 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 74957 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 74957 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 74957 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74957 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 74957 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74957?

16% of residents in ZIP code 74957 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 74957 in?

ZIP code 74957 observes the CST timezone.