| City: | Alderson, Oklahoma |
| County: | Pittsburg County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:08 AM |
| Population: | 138 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 539 / 918 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9084, -95.6789 |
| Land Area: | 5.337 sq mi |
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Alderson sits in southeastern Oklahoma's Pittsburg County, a small community of 138 residents spread across just 0.23 square miles. Despite its compact size, the Alderson post office maintains 189 PO Boxes for only 60 local households. This 3.15 adoption rate means the post office serves more than three times as many boxes as local homes, indicating significant regional service to surrounding rural areas.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the service area. While Alderson has two rural carrier routes serving a handful of local addresses along streets like Krebs Boulevard and Highway 270, most residents and everyone in the surrounding territory relies exclusively on PO Box service. Street names like Coalmine Street and McAlester Avenue hint at the area's coal mining heritage.
With just 138 people and 60 occupied homes, Alderson serves primarily as a postal access point rather than a residential center. The median age is 42.3 years. All 60 housing units are owner-occupied, with no rental properties in the ZCTA. Median home values of $206,000 are moderate for the region. The racial makeup is 63% White, 25% Native American, and 12% two or more races.
Employment data shows distinctive patterns for this small community. Of working residents, 54 work in transportation and warehousing (a high percentage), 38 in educational services and healthcare, and 37 in public administration. The median household income is $66,635, above Oklahoma's rural average. About 16% of workers work from home. Six business establishments employ 24 people locally.
Streets reference nearby coal mining towns like Krebs, McAlester, and Haileyville, along with Coalmine Street commemorating local industry.
ZIP Code 74522 has 138 residents and 60 households (average 2.30 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, older than the state (37.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.2% male and 55.8% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.0%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (24.6%, much higher than the state average of 8.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (8.4%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 138Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 128Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 25.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,519Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 60Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $204,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.30Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 240 | 220 | 253 | 237 | 253 | 260 | 254 | 266 | 295 | 380 | 162 | 156 | 169 | 128 |
| Decennial Census | 344 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 138 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.3
Male Median Age: 38.4
Female Median Age: 46.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| White: | 87 | 71.31% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.82% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 34 | 27.87% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 61 | 44.20% | 38.4 years |
| Females: | 77 | 55.80% | 46.2 years |
| Total: | 138 | 100% | 42.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 128 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 128 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 128 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,519, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $41,474 (153.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,842. Family households earn a median of $69,537 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,787). By gender, male median income is $72,188 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $72,188 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.3%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,045 | $22,917 | $26,953 | $31,563 | $39,286 | $40,833 | $42,426 | $42,813 | $44,677 | $60,000 | $59,183 | $64,038 | $66,635 | $68,519 |
| Median Family Income | $37,727 | $31,875 | $36,875 | $39,250 | $41,146 | $41,250 | $42,206 | $43,542 | $45,469 | $70,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $69,537 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,333 | $14,583 | $25,583 | $25,000 | $22,917 | $25,417 | $0 | $24,583 | $23,750 | $0 | $18,281 | $19,250 | $19,583 | $18,750 |
| Median Male Income | $20,714 | $13,571 | $21,667 | $33,333 | $0 | $35,833 | $38,036 | $39,375 | $40,833 | $38,935 | $60,417 | $91,000 | $93,542 | $72,188 |
| Median Female Income | $51,250 | $52,857 | $36,458 | $43,750 | $0 | $35,625 | $38,750 | $35,625 | $35,469 | $35,714 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 73 | 61.34% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 46 | 38.66% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 52.05% |
| Service: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 9.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 8.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 9.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $204,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $141,800 (227.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $658 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $792. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.34% (36.71% with a mortgage, 63.29% free-and-clear) and renters 3.66% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $62,300 | $64,100 | $67,900 | $69,600 | $76,500 | $78,500 | $85,000 | $106,900 | $108,700 | $110,700 | $186,300 | $191,700 | $206,000 | $204,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 66.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 1 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $658 | $656 | $490 | $842 | $850 | $850 | $1,047 | $775 | $792 | $1,098 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 35.37% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 50 | 60.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 3.66% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 92.13% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 7.87% |
| Total Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 69.66% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 27 | 30.34% |
| Total Housing Units: | 89 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 60.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 16.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 11.76% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 3.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 34 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 19 | 18.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 26.47% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 102 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 86 | 84.31% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 26.47% |
| Private Insurance: | 74 | 43.27% |
| Public Insurance: | 78 | 45.61% |
| No Insurance: | 19 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 152 | 88.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.0% | 29.8% | 25.0% | 25.4% | 11.7% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 6.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 33.33% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 74522 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $1,960,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 200Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $470,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,960,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74522 is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, within the McAlester, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32540) and Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 45,837 people, about 0.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 74522. It covers 5.337 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | McAlester, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 32540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 45,837Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.337 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 20995.35 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4001150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alderson town; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 74522 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.