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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 74948 has 11,803 residents and 4,539 households (average 2.60 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (37.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (62.1%, slightly lower than the state average of 63.5%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (20.6%, much higher than the state average of 8.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, 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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	11,803Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	12,382Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	12,035Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	54.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$48,069Source: Census ACS

Households:	4,539Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$129,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.60Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,553	12,709	12,616	12,521	12,672	12,202	11,822	11,862	11,437	11,652	11,274	11,266	11,946	12,382
Decennial Census	12,788	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	11,803	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 42

Male Median Age: 41.5

Female Median Age: 42.8

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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	344	389	427	383	322	294	309	353	346	369	417	463	408	368	305	188	123	87
Female	339	347	406	398	291	313	346	341	333	369	394	442	434	384	327	217	144	83
Total	683	736	833	781	613	607	655	694	679	738	811	905	842	752	632	405	267	170

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,326	68.55%
Black:	111	1.04%
Hispanic:*	533	4.99%
Asian:	96	0.90%
American Indian:	2,428	22.72%
Hawaiian:	2	0.02%
Other:	191	1.79%
Total:	10,687	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,895	49.94%	41.5 years
Females:	5,908	50.06%	42.8 years
Total:	11,803	100%	42.0 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	11,819	95.45%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	158	1.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	228	1.84%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	177	3.27%
Total Population:	12,382	100%
Total Native Population:	11,977	96.73%
Total Foreign-born Population:	405	3.27%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $48,069, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $10,171 (26.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,178. Family households earn a median of $59,627 versus $25,309 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,318). By gender, male median income is $53,676 and female is $37,324, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $16,352 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$37,898	$36,063	$36,061	$38,255	$36,870	$37,958	$39,164	$40,868	$41,891	$40,383	$40,690	$45,012	$47,074	$48,069
Median Family Income	$42,883	$41,955	$41,761	$43,434	$41,857	$43,322	$42,365	$47,577	$52,036	$50,288	$53,036	$60,128	$62,711	$59,627
Median NonFamily Income	$19,182	$18,988	$18,418	$19,688	$20,313	$21,442	$25,585	$19,716	$19,412	$20,256	$19,839	$22,021	$24,074	$25,309
Median Male Income	$42,649	$41,675	$40,009	$37,630	$35,154	$36,493	$37,091	$39,303	$39,396	$41,082	$43,194	$48,482	$49,729	$53,676
Median Female Income	$33,657	$32,721	$34,158	$35,513	$33,408	$32,020	$32,212	$31,314	$31,096	$28,977	$31,398	$35,000	$36,953	$37,324

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	5,016	51.41%
Unemployed:	185	1.90%
Not In Labor Force:	4,555	46.69%
Total:	9,756	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	1,478	29.47%
Service:	923	18.40%
Sales and Office:	1,058	21.09%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	514	10.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,043	20.79%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	5,016	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $129,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $49,900 (63.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,100. The median gross rent is $794, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $229 (40.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $81. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.74% (46.90% with a mortgage, 53.10% free-and-clear) and renters 26.26% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.92%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$79,100	$84,000	$86,900	$90,600	$93,500	$97,400	$96,900	$96,300	$93,900	$93,300	$97,400	$113,400	$120,200	$129,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	148	11.78%
$500 to $999:	676	53.82%
$1,000 to $1,499:	148	11.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:	69	5.49%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	14	1.11%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	201	16.00%
Total:	1,256	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$565	$546	$608	$603	$583	$632	$669	$704	$713	$688	$716	$742	$747	$794

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,654	34.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,873	39.16%
Renter Occupied:	1,256	26.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,783	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,783	88.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	647	11.92%
Total Housing Units:	5,430	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	3,942	72.60%
Multi-Family Units:	285	5.25%
Other Units:	1,203	22.15%
Total Housing Units:	5,430	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 14.50% 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 84.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 48.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 49.10%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.90 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.76%). College enrollment is 15.50%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	411	4.99%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	860	10.44%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,479	42.24%
Some college, no degree:	1,581	19.20%
Associate's degree:	712	8.64%
Bachelor's degree:	870	10.56%
Graduate or professional degree:	323	3.92%
Total:	8,236	100%
High school or higher:	6,965	84.57%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,193	14.49%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	6,007	44.07%
Public Insurance:	6,082	44.62%
No Insurance:	1,543	11.32%
Total:	13,632	100%
Has Health Insurance:	12,089	88.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	18.7%	18.4%	16.9%	17.9%	20.9%	19.5%	19.8%	16.7%	13.2%	8.5%	11.4%	12.7%	16.1%	18.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	113	3.95%
Kindergarten:	150	5.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,425	49.76%
High school (grades 9-12):	732	25.56%
College or graduate school:	444	15.50%
Total:	2,864	100%
Early Childhood:	263	9.18%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,307	80.55%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Muldrow, Oklahoma
County:	Sequoyah County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:26:09 AM
Population:	11,803 [See All]
Area Codes:	539 / 918
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	35.3774, -94.6731
Land Area:	217.096 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/74948/zip-code-74948.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,629Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	81Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	5,524Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	4,478Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	85Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$3,882,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$16,289,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	469Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Fort Smith, AR-OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	298,592Source: Census
MSA:	Fort Smith, AR-OK MSASource: Census
Land Area:	217.096 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.342 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:	4049850Source: Census
Place Name:	Muldrow town; OklahomaSource: Census

ZIP Code 74948 in Muldrow, OK

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 74948

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 74948

Sources & References