| City: | Bowlegs, Oklahoma |
| County: | Seminole County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:25:29 AM |
| Population: | 186 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 405 / 572 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1595, -96.6683 |
| Land Area: | 1.149 sq mi |
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Bowlegs is a small Oklahoma community in Seminole County where every resident depends on a PO Box. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery anywhere in the ZIP code's service area. The 94 PO Boxes serve 66 households, with the extra capacity serving surrounding rural areas that also lack carrier delivery.
The town sits on just 0.38 square miles along Highway 59 and Old Highway 99. Street names follow a simple numbered grid: E 1st St, W 1st St, E 2nd St, W 2nd St, and so on, radiating from S Main. Rural routes handle what little carrier delivery exists, but mail pickup happens at the post office.
About 21% of Bowlegs residents identify as Native American, part of Oklahoma's Seminole County heritage. The population household ratio of 2.8 people per home suggests multi-generational households are common. Median age is 43.5 years, and nearly all residents (98%) were born in the United States.
Bowlegs is a working-class community. Median household income runs $51,250, while home values average just $38,400. About a third of housing units are mobile homes. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing, employing 52 workers, while 18% work from home. Six small businesses operate here, employing 23 people total.
A simple numbered street grid (1st through 4th Streets) centered on Main, with highway access via Highway 59 and Old Highway 99.
ZIP Code 74830 has 186 residents and 66 households (average 2.82 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, older than the state (37.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.0% male and 43.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (60.2%, lower than the state average of 63.5%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (21.0%, much higher than the state average of 8.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, 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: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 148Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 161.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 66Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $50,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.82Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.18Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 280 | 236 | 279 | 276 | 284 | 256 | 264 | 241 | 244 | 211 | 198 | 174 | 204 | 148 |
| Decennial Census | 229 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 186 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 50.3
Female Median Age: 39.4
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 9 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 112 | 68.71% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.61% |
| Hispanic:* | 9 | 5.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 39 | 23.93% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.61% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.61% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 106 | 56.99% | 50.3 years |
| Females: | 80 | 43.01% | 39.4 years |
| Total: | 186 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 144 | 97.30% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 2.70% |
| Total Population: | 148 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 144 | 97.30% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 2.70% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,750, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $833 (1.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. Family households earn a median of $63,125 versus $16,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,250). By gender, male median income is $51,250 and female is $47,500, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 42.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,917 | $52,679 | $43,750 | $39,688 | $35,750 | $23,125 | $35,625 | $36,250 | $38,750 | $42,000 | $42,083 | $45,938 | $51,250 | $53,750 |
| Median Family Income | $54,722 | $54,464 | $53,750 | $46,667 | $45,417 | $38,125 | $45,313 | $48,750 | $54,375 | $56,875 | $57,500 | $55,000 | $58,750 | $63,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,806 | $15,833 | $14,688 | $13,750 | $14,583 | $16,250 | $14,583 | $18,125 | $20,000 | $18,750 | $18,750 | $20,417 | $23,750 | $16,875 |
| Median Male Income | $50,833 | $50,875 | $52,788 | $52,727 | $0 | $40,000 | $0 | $53,125 | $36,458 | $36,750 | $39,107 | $41,750 | $44,583 | $51,250 |
| Median Female Income | $26,250 | $22,500 | $22,188 | $20,625 | $0 | $20,313 | $20,625 | $21,875 | $28,333 | $25,417 | $24,750 | $31,250 | $35,000 | $47,500 |
| Employed: | 48 | 40.34% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 2.52% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 29.17% |
| Service: | 15 | 31.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 7 | 14.58% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 10.42% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 14.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $50,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $11,700 (18.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,300. The median gross rent is $850, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $237. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.21% (29.17% with a mortgage, 70.83% free-and-clear) and renters 15.79% - 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 | $61,700 | $65,000 | $47,500 | $62,500 | $47,100 | $43,100 | $34,700 | $34,500 | $32,700 | $32,300 | $31,800 | $33,900 | $38,400 | $50,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 22.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 11.11% |
| $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 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $588 | $588 | $592 | $575 | $525 | $625 | $613 | $613 | $675 | $0 | $713 | $800 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 24.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 34 | 59.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 9 | 15.79% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 57 | 78.08% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 21.92% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 50 | 68.49% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 23 | 31.51% |
| Total Housing Units: | 73 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.50% 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 86.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 21.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 42.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 3.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (31.03%). College enrollment is 6.90%, 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: | 11 | 10.48% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 2.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 43 | 40.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 23.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 12.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 6.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 2.86% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 91 | 86.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 9.52% |
| Private Insurance: | 63 | 35.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 83 | 46.63% |
| No Insurance: | 32 | 17.98% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 146 | 82.02% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.5% | 5.1% | 10.9% | 13.8% | 16.9% | 23.5% | 24.5% | 18.2% | 10.6% | 10.9% | 11.8% | 13.2% | 8.0% | 10.8% |
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: | 5 | 17.24% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 24.14% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 31.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6 | 20.69% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 6.90% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 12 | 41.38% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 75.86% |
ZIP Code 74830 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 24 people with an annual payroll of $846,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 106Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $198,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $846,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 24Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74830 is located in Seminole County, Oklahoma, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oklahoma's 5th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 74830. It covers 1.149 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.149 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 05Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2073.9 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4007950Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bowlegs town; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 74830 is in the Bowlegs Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.