74966 ZIP Code — Wister, OK

Le Flore County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74966 is located in Wister, Oklahoma, within Le Flore County. It covers approximately 264.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74966

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 $109,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,534. 38% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74966 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,449

population

264.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74966 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74966

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74966. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wister	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74940 Howe (8.6 mi) 74956 Shady Point (12.9 mi) 74930 Bokoshe (13.7 mi) 74571 Talihina (15.1 mi) 74563 Red Oak (15.9 mi) 74937 Heavener (16.5 mi) 74939 Hodgen (17.6 mi) 74949 Muse (17.6 mi) 74944 Mccurtain (18.7 mi) 74953 Poteau (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,449
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	079

Geography
Land area	264.41 sq mi
Water area	4.33 sq mi
Latitude	34.9233
Longitude	-94.8516
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	54.0%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,449

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$53,534

Median household income

$27,833

Per capita income

$109,900

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

80.9%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,357

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

101

Under 5

110

113

5–9

124

141

10–14

154

124

15–19

137

20–24

170

25–34

187

206

35–44

225

241

45–54

264

110

55–59

121

60–64

108

173

65–74

189

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	941	27.3%
18 and over	2,508	72.7%
65 and over	560	16.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13.5%

Two or more races 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,548	72.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	475	13.5%
Two or more races	389	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	61	1.7%
Other race	21	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.3%
Black or African American	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.0%	57.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.2%	11.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	1.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$53,534

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 31.2%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,900
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	80.9%
Renter occupied	19.1%
Vacant	21.9%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	3.9%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.1%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	702	56.3%
Cohabiting couple	30	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	211	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	303	24.3%
Households with children under 18	432	34.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	424	34.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.5%	22.7%
Married	58.3%	56.2%
Separated	2.6%	1.6%
Widowed	3.8%	8.1%
Divorced	14.8%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	6.0%
Kindergarten	51	6.2%
Elementary school	410	49.8%
High school	248	30.1%
College / grad school	65	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.5%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 3.2%

Professional & management 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.4%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 17.4%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 40.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.5%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	236	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	52.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,238	93.9%
Spanish	22	0.7%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,426	99.3%
Born in same state	3,388	98.2%
Born in different state	1,963	56.9%
Foreign born	38	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	23	0.7%
Not a US citizen	14	60.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	820	23.8%
Arab	337	9.8%
Italian	262	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.5%
Polish	7	0.2%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74966

What city is ZIP code 74966 in?

ZIP code 74966 is primarily assigned to Wister, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74966 in?

ZIP code 74966 falls within Le Flore County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74966?

18% of residents in ZIP code 74966 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 74966 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 74966 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74966 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 74966 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74966?

The median home value in ZIP code 74966 is $109,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 74966 in?

ZIP code 74966 observes the CST timezone.