74571 ZIP Code — Talihina, OK

Latimer County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74571 is located in Talihina, Oklahoma, within Latimer County. It covers approximately 243.23 square miles and serves a population of 3,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74571

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 $103,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $40,865. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% 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 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 74571 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,327

population

243.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Talihina	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74577 Whitesboro (7.4 mi) 74949 Muse (8.3 mi) 74937 Heavener (11.6 mi) 74939 Hodgen (15 mi) 74966 Wister (15.1 mi) 74957 Smithville (16.9 mi) 74940 Howe (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,327
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	243.23 sq mi
Water area	1.49 sq mi
Latitude	34.7052
Longitude	-94.8649
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	60.6%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	25.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,327

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$40,865

Median household income

$24,838

Per capita income

$103,400

Median home value

$499

Median monthly rent

66.0%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,315

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

121

15–19

101

20–24

185

25–34

191

208

35–44

215

143

45–54

148

55–59

102

101

60–64

104

305

65–74

316

117

75–84

122

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	687	20.6%
18 and over	2,640	79.4%
65 and over	959	28.8%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26.4%

Two or more races 6.9%

Asian 3.9%

Black or African American 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,043	60.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	885	26.4%
Two or more races	230	6.9%
Asian	131	3.9%
Black or African American	30	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	25	0.7%
Other race	8	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	25.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	13.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.1%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 7.6%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	7.6%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	2.2%
Median income	$40,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.6%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,400
Median rent / month	$499
Owner occupied	66.0%
Renter occupied	34.0%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	5.2%
Mobile homes	16.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	10.4%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	24.9%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.0%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	37.1%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.7%
Electricity	49.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.4%
Wood	5.9%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	656	46.4%
Cohabiting couple	61	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	272	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	424	30.0%
Households with children under 18	410	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	677	47.9%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	20.8%
Married	50.4%	47.4%
Separated	1.0%	2.3%
Widowed	9.5%	10.2%
Divorced	18.6%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 38.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.9%
Kindergarten	29	4.3%
Elementary school	382	56.3%
High school	156	23.0%
College / grad school	91	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.9%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 8.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Construction 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Other services 4.8%

Manufacturing 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.0%
Government	34.2%
Self-employed	13.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 26.7%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 25.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.3%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	6.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	39.9%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	11.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	34.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	292	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	23.2%
65 and over	55.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	47.7%
No insurance	23.9%
Uninsured under 19	27.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,202	96.2%
Spanish	31	1.0%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,224	96.9%
Born in same state	3,207	96.4%
Born in different state	2,165	65.1%
Foreign born	17	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	103	3.1%
Not a US citizen	77	74.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	547	16.4%
Italian	492	14.8%
Arab	74	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	1.1%
Polish	10	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74571

What city is ZIP code 74571 in?

ZIP code 74571 is primarily assigned to Talihina, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74571 in?

ZIP code 74571 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74571 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 74571 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 74571 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 74571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74571?

21% of residents in ZIP code 74571 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74571 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 74571 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74571 in?

ZIP code 74571 observes the CST timezone.