| City: | Krebs, Oklahoma |
| County: | Pittsburg County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:23 AM |
| Population: | 1,831 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 539 / 918 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9255, -95.7216 |
| Land Area: | 2.892 sq mi |
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Krebs is a small town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, where PO Boxes are the primary method of mail delivery. Despite having a population of 1,831 residents across 765 households, this is designated a PO Box Only Zone. The post office maintains 507 PO Boxes serving about two-thirds of local households.
The town's compact 0.09 square mile footprint includes both city carrier routes and one rural route, creating an Urban+Rural delivery mix. Most street delivery concentrates along S Main St, which accounts for 109 of the 134 street delivery records. The numbered grid pattern (1st, 2nd, 3rd streets) and named streets like Delaware Ave and Washington indicate an established town layout.
Krebs has 1,831 residents with a median age of 37.5 years. The population is 67% White, with 14% American Indian and 14% identifying as two or more races. About 64% of households own their homes, with a median home value of $96,400 and median household income of $46,389.
The town supports 28 business establishments employing 282 people. Work patterns show strong carpooling habits, with 211 workers carpooling compared to 134 who drive alone. Only 15% work from home. Major employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (495 workers), public administration (146), and educational services and healthcare (150).
Mail sent to Krebs, OK 74554 may use either street addresses or PO Box numbers. The PO Box Only Zone designation means that for many addresses, a PO Box is the only reliable delivery option.
S Main St dominates with 109 delivery points, while numbered streets (1st through 10th) form a traditional grid pattern and nature-themed streets (Waters Edge, Creekside, Lakefront) suggest lakeside development.
ZIP Code 74554 has 1,831 residents and 765 households (average 2.39 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, about the same as the state (37.3) and slightly younger 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 (66.9%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (14.4%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,831Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,917Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 633.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,938Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 765Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $99,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.01Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,264 | 2,198 | 2,261 | 2,136 | 1,880 | 1,830 | 1,750 | 1,738 | 1,741 | 1,785 | 2,009 | 1,842 | 1,822 | 1,917 |
| Decennial Census | 1,744 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,831 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.5
Male Median Age: 35.8
Female Median Age: 39.8
| 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 | 51 | 67 | 67 | 57 | 67 | 67 | 72 | 58 | 46 | 61 | 50 | 55 | 48 | 57 | 41 | 39 | 16 | 7 |
| Female | 65 | 49 | 57 | 50 | 57 | 66 | 57 | 53 | 60 | 54 | 59 | 47 | 58 | 65 | 49 | 29 | 19 | 11 |
| Total | 116 | 116 | 124 | 107 | 124 | 133 | 129 | 111 | 106 | 115 | 109 | 102 | 106 | 122 | 90 | 68 | 35 | 18 |
| White: | 1,225 | 71.97% |
| Black: | 35 | 2.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 129 | 7.58% |
| Asian: | 13 | 0.76% |
| American Indian: | 264 | 15.51% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 36 | 2.12% |
| Total: | 1,702 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 926 | 50.57% | 35.8 years |
| Females: | 905 | 49.43% | 39.8 years |
| Total: | 1,831 | 100% | 37.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,858 | 96.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 14 | 0.73% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 19 | 0.99% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 26 | 2.35% |
| Total Population: | 1,917 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,872 | 97.65% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 2.35% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $40,938, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $331 (0.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,000. Family households earn a median of $53,636 versus $27,159 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,477). By gender, male median income is $41,435 and female is $38,409, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,026 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,607 | $43,843 | $41,619 | $39,492 | $46,042 | $41,302 | $40,170 | $41,375 | $45,938 | $40,574 | $41,739 | $44,554 | $46,389 | $40,938 |
| Median Family Income | $42,004 | $47,009 | $44,792 | $47,750 | $51,037 | $50,438 | $48,938 | $47,788 | $54,271 | $48,214 | $46,667 | $47,434 | $58,438 | $53,636 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,295 | $24,375 | $25,463 | $27,578 | $27,734 | $29,722 | $28,651 | $31,594 | $31,571 | $30,733 | $29,167 | $28,875 | $27,375 | $27,159 |
| Median Male Income | $27,292 | $36,146 | $36,833 | $37,688 | $45,089 | $40,556 | $42,045 | $44,917 | $47,361 | $36,620 | $39,219 | $40,000 | $39,667 | $41,435 |
| Median Female Income | $26,087 | $26,458 | $25,893 | $26,290 | $28,929 | $27,647 | $27,097 | $30,455 | $32,396 | $36,250 | $35,227 | $38,688 | $37,500 | $38,409 |
| Employed: | 704 | 46.56% |
| Unemployed: | 27 | 1.79% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 781 | 51.65% |
| Total: | 1,512 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 178 | 25.28% |
| Service: | 207 | 29.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 157 | 22.30% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 29 | 4.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 133 | 18.89% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 704 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $99,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $30,900 (45.31%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,400. The median gross rent is $849, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $162 (23.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.44% (47.93% with a mortgage, 52.07% free-and-clear) and renters 44.56% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.61%, which is markedly above 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 | $68,200 | $75,600 | $77,300 | $82,100 | $86,000 | $92,800 | $89,800 | $99,400 | $106,500 | $92,000 | $87,300 | $95,700 | $96,400 | $99,100 |
| Less than $500: | 25 | 6.43% |
| $500 to $999: | 225 | 57.84% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 72 | 18.51% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 15 | 3.86% |
| $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: | 52 | 13.37% |
| Total: | 389 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $687 | $738 | $697 | $702 | $705 | $690 | $718 | $749 | $766 | $739 | $753 | $786 | $832 | $849 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 232 | 26.58% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 252 | 28.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 389 | 44.56% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 873 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 873 | 87.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 126 | 12.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 999 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 690 | 69.07% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 138 | 13.81% |
| Other Units: | 171 | 17.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 999 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.70% 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 91.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 57.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.90 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 (43.34%). College enrollment is 8.75%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 1.23% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 101 | 7.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 493 | 37.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 384 | 29.45% |
| Associate's degree: | 144 | 11.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 115 | 8.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 51 | 3.91% |
| Total: | 1,304 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,187 | 91.03% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 166 | 12.73% |
| Private Insurance: | 792 | 35.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,105 | 49.37% |
| No Insurance: | 341 | 15.24% |
| Total: | 2,238 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,897 | 84.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.2% | 9.5% | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 13.7% | 12.4% | 30.5% | 20.3% | 18.9% | 18.3% | 21.8% |
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: | 32 | 6.36% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 4.17% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 218 | 43.34% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 188 | 37.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 44 | 8.75% |
| Total: | 503 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 53 | 10.54% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 427 | 84.89% |
ZIP Code 74554 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 26 business establishments, employing about 214 people with an annual payroll of $9,653,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 538Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 26Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,683,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,653,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 214Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74554 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 3.99% of whom live in ZIP Code 74554. It covers 2.892 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 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: | 2.892 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 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: | 4040300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Krebs city; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 74554 is in the Krebs Public School, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.