ZIP code 74940

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 74940 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Howe, OK. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 74940 ZIP code area.

74940 is the zip code for

Howe, OK

Also in this location:
Poteau, OK

Total population
2,697
Housing units
1,066
Land area
(sq. miles)
61.51
Density
(people per sq. mile)
43.85
Water area
(sq. miles)
2.45

Demographic data for zip code 74940

Gender:

Male
1,352
Female
1,345
Median age
Male
37.70
Female
37.90
Gender

Households:

Total households
949
Family households
725
Nonfamily households
224
Average household size
2.74
Average family size
3.10
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,066
Occupied housing units
949
Owner-occupied
725
Renter-occupied
224
Vacant housing units
117
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
228
5 to 9 years
173
10 to 14 years
176
15 to 19 years
206
20 to 24 years
155
25 to 34 years
330
35 to 44 years
315
45 to 54 years
460
55 to 59 years
164
60 to 64 years
132
65 to 74 years
239
75 to 84 years
99
85 years and over
20
Median age
37.80
Age

Race:

White
2,074
Hispanic or Latino
136
Black or African American
7
Asian
21
American Indian & Alaska Native
264
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
0
Two or More Races
195
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 74940

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,162
Civilian labor force
1,332
Employed
1,170
Unemployed
162
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
830
Percent Unemployed
12.2%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,127
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
891
Carpooled
185
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
0
Other means
28
Worked at home
23
Mean travel time
21.8 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,170
Management / business / science / arts
210
Service
190
Sales / office
241
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
237
Production / transportation / material moving
292
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,170
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
154
Construction
87
Manufacturing
196
Wholesale trade
36
Retail trade
158
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
102
Information
0
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
71
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
25
Educational services / health care / social assistance
231
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
71
Public administration
27
Other services
12
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,170
Private wage & salary workers
961
Government workers
147
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
59
Unpaid family workers
3
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
966
Less than $10,000
58
$10,000 to $14,999
86
$15,000 to $24,999
114
$25,000 to $34,999
114
$35,000 to $49,999
120
$50,000 to $74,999
224
$75,000 to $99,999
160
$100,000 to $149,999
75
$150,000 to $199,999
15
$200,000 or more
0
Median household income
$49,297
Mean household income
$53,637
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
13.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 74940

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Howe Es
259 Plum
(918) 658-350830320114.0
Howe Hs
202 Plum Street
(918) 658-336817010713.3

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 74940

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Ctr
105 Wall Street
Poteau, OK 74953
(918) 647-816172
Sequoyah Memorial Hospital213 East Redwood Street
Sallisaw, OK 74955
(918) 774-110041

Crime Rates in Howe, OK

Crime rates in Poteau, OK:

Total
190
Violent Crime
38
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
2
Robbery
2
Aggravated Assault
34
Property Crime
152
Burglary
19
Larceny & Theft
106
Motor Vehicle Theft
27
Arson
0
Poteau, OK

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