74577 ZIP Code — Whitesboro, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74577 is located in Whitesboro, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 28.86 square miles and serves a population of 223 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/580.

About ZIP code 74577

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $33,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,188. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 67% 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 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), 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 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 54%.

Overall, ZIP code 74577 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

223

population

28.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74577 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74577

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74577. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitesboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74949 Muse (4.5 mi) 74571 Talihina (7.4 mi) 74937 Heavener (8.9 mi) 74957 Smithville (9.9 mi) 74939 Hodgen (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	223
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	28.86 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.6379
Longitude	-94.7638
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918/580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

223

Population

People per sq mi

58.2

Median age

$52,188

Median household income

$27,035

Per capita income

$33,000

Median home value

$531

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

12.7%

Unemployment

120

Housing units

13.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	34	15.2%
18 and over	189	84.8%
65 and over	62	27.8%
Median age	58.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 26.9%

Two or more races 4.9%

Group	Count	%
White	152	68.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	60	26.9%
Two or more races	11	4.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	10.5%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 15.4%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 42.3%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	15.4%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	42.3%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$52,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 72.0%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$33,000
Median rent / month	$531
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.3%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	42.7%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	1.3%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	77.3%
4 bedrooms	4.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	13.0%
3 or more	50.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.0%
Propane / LP gas	31.7%
Wood	42.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	19.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	16	13.0%
Female householder, no spouse	83	67.5%
Households with children under 18	22	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	49.6%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.6%	23.3%
Married	38.1%	21.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	14.2%
Divorced	8.3%	40.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	15	50.0%
High school	11	36.7%
College / grad school	4	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 45.5%

Professional & management 18.2%

Agriculture & mining 16.4%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 7.3%

Public administration 5.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	7.3%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.4%
Government	43.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 73.5%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 83.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.7%
Retirement income	47.2%
Supplemental Security	15.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.1%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	46	24.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	53.8%
Under 18	35.3%
18–64 years	43.3%
65 and over	85.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	56.1%
No insurance	23.8%
Uninsured under 19	35.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	215	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	223	100.0%
Born in same state	223	100.0%
Born in different state	138	61.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	12.1%
Arab	11	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	9	4%
French	9	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	48.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74577

What city is ZIP code 74577 in?

ZIP code 74577 is primarily assigned to Whitesboro, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74577 in?

ZIP code 74577 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74577 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 74577 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74577 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 74577 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74577?

26% of residents in ZIP code 74577 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74577 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 74577 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74577 in?

ZIP code 74577 observes the CST timezone.