74578 ZIP Code — Wilburton, OK

Latimer County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74578 is located in Wilburton, Oklahoma, within Latimer County. It covers approximately 317.40 square miles and serves a population of 5,582 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74578

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 $91,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $43,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 74578 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.

5,582

population

317.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilburton	Acceptable
Wilburton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74563 Red Oak (11.5 mi) 74574 Tuskahoma (13.5 mi) 74561 Quinton (18.9 mi) 74552 Kinta (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,582
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	077

Geography
Land area	317.40 sq mi
Water area	2.50 sq mi
Latitude	34.9186
Longitude	-95.3308
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	58.6%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	25.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,582

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$43,750

Median household income

$23,330

Per capita income

$91,200

Median home value

$746

Median monthly rent

66.1%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,943

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

172

163

5–9

157

205

10–14

199

219

15–19

212

184

20–24

178

333

25–34

322

321

35–44

310

333

45–54

322

200

55–59

194

201

60–64

194

245

65–74

236

232

75–84

224

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,257	22.5%
18 and over	4,325	77.5%
65 and over	986	17.7%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 21.1%

Two or more races 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Other race 1.5%

Black or African American 1.1%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,635	62.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,221	21.1%
Two or more races	565	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	196	3.4%
Other race	84	1.5%
Black or African American	66	1.1%
Asian	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.6%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	24.7%	25.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	13.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 7.5%

$10k–$15k 5.7%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 12.8%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.5%
$10k–$15k	5.7%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	12.8%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$43,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.7%

$50k–$100k 28.8%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 6.5%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,200
Median rent / month	$746
Owner occupied	66.1%
Renter occupied	33.9%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.4%
2000–2009	14.0%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	48.5%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	52.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,195	54.3%
Cohabiting couple	145	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	338	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	522	23.7%
Households with children under 18	741	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	591	26.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.1%	22.4%
Married	62.1%	52.7%
Separated	1.6%	1.4%
Widowed	2.3%	9.2%
Divorced	15.8%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	4.4%
Kindergarten	74	6.0%
Elementary school	569	46.4%
High school	249	20.3%
College / grad school	280	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Retail trade 10.2%

Public administration 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Construction 6.0%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Other services 5.2%

Information 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.0%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.2%
Government	23.3%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 16.2%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	17.5%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	504	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	19.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,233	93.7%
Spanish	20	0.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,479	98.2%
Born in same state	5,452	97.7%
Born in different state	3,439	61.6%
Foreign born	27	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	103	1.8%
Not a US citizen	50	48.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,115	20%
Arab	379	6.8%
French	374	6.7%
English	63	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	9	0.2%
German	7	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0.1%
Dutch	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74578

What city is ZIP code 74578 in?

ZIP code 74578 is primarily assigned to Wilburton, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74578 in?

ZIP code 74578 falls within Latimer County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74578?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74578?

18% of residents in ZIP code 74578 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74578 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 74578 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74578?

The median home value in ZIP code 74578 is $91,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 74578 in?

ZIP code 74578 observes the CST timezone.