| City: | Bromide, Oklahoma |
| County: | Johnston County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:11 AM |
| Population: | 178 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 580 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.4232, -96.4866 |
| Land Area: | 22.799 sq mi |
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Bromide is a small rural community in Johnston County, Oklahoma, where PO Boxes aren't just convenient. They're the only option. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and across 14 square miles there's no alternative mail delivery. The Bromide post office maintains 78 PO Boxes for 81 occupied homes, meaning 96% of households rely on this location for all mail.
With a population of just 178 people, Bromide is one of Oklahoma's smallest incorporated communities. The median age of 49.8 years indicates an older, established population. About 20% of residents (36 people) are Native American, adding to the area's cultural heritage alongside predominantly white residents (117 people).
The community receives limited rural carrier service covering two routes, but PO Boxes remain the primary delivery method. Streets like S Main St, E Coatsworth Rd, and S Juanita St form a small-town grid, but the postal service operates on a PO Box model that predates widespread street delivery in this part of rural Oklahoma.
Bromide sits in a low-income, rural area. Median household income is $43,750, with a median home value of just $57,200. About 28% of housing units are mobile homes. There are no business establishments recorded in this ZIP code. It's a quiet residential area where most residents travel elsewhere for work, with 33% working from home.
Mail to Bromide must use a PO Box address. Street addresses aren't supported for delivery in this PO Box Only Zone. The post office serves as the sole mail access point for this rural Johnston County community.
A small collection of streets forms a traditional small-town layout with Main Street at its center.
ZIP Code 74530 has 178 residents and 81 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.7%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (20.2%, much higher than the state average of 8.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, 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: | 178Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 177Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 81Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $67,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 200 | 171 | 240 | 246 | 181 | 185 | 175 | 159 | 137 | 185 | 206 | 194 | 186 | 177 |
| Decennial Census | 214 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 54.5
Female Median Age: 44.5
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Female | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| White: | 117 | 67.24% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.57% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 8.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 36 | 20.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 5 | 2.87% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 90 | 50.56% | 54.5 years |
| Females: | 88 | 49.44% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 178 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 177 | 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: | 177 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 177 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $56,250, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,269 (70.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,417. Family households earn a median of $61,544 versus $30,288 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,256). By gender, male median income is $42,500 and female is $31,563, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,937 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.1%, which is far less than 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 (36.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,981 | $34,464 | $43,125 | $45,417 | $51,750 | $50,000 | $35,000 | $38,214 | $40,833 | $42,500 | $41,458 | $48,750 | $43,750 | $56,250 |
| Median Family Income | $33,462 | $42,813 | $48,333 | $51,500 | $54,063 | $55,000 | $47,500 | $50,625 | $53,750 | $55,417 | $52,857 | $59,643 | $60,000 | $61,544 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,958 | $26,250 | $20,000 | $19,375 | $26,667 | $25,000 | $26,250 | $33,750 | $33,333 | $26,964 | $28,654 | $28,750 | $30,625 | $30,288 |
| Median Male Income | $33,942 | $34,464 | $47,500 | $35,625 | $0 | $50,694 | $0 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $40,278 | $40,714 | $46,071 | $44,063 | $42,500 |
| Median Female Income | $24,250 | $24,688 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $0 | $39,167 | $40,417 | $29,250 | $29,063 | $30,250 | $30,625 | $26,250 | $31,250 | $31,563 |
| Employed: | 52 | 36.11% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 92 | 63.89% |
| Total: | 144 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 19 | 36.54% |
| Service: | 10 | 19.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 8 | 15.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 15.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 13.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 52 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $67,600, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $26,700 (65.28%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.05% (22.97% with a mortgage, 77.03% free-and-clear) and renters 13.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $40,900 | $38,600 | $39,800 | $43,300 | $61,300 | $49,000 | $55,000 | $71,000 | $77,500 | $0 | $53,800 | $72,000 | $57,200 | $67,600 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 33.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 16.67% |
| $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: | 6 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 19.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 57 | 66.28% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 13.95% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 86 | 80.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 21 | 19.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 74 | 69.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 33 | 30.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 20.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.00%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 15.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.37%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 5.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 75 | 55.56% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 16.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 3.70% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 14.07% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 4.44% |
| Total: | 135 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 127 | 94.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 18.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 85 | 40.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 88 | 42.11% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 17.22% |
| Total: | 209 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 173 | 82.78% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.5% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 19.6% | 15.0% | 23.2% | 15.3% |
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: | 4 | 14.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 11.11% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 70.37% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 3.70% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 25.93% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 85.19% |
ZIP Code 74530 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 98Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74530 is located in Johnston County, Oklahoma, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 74530. It covers 22.799 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.346 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 22.799 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.346 sq miSource: 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: | 4009150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bromide town; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 74530 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.