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    Zip Code 74501

    Mcalester, Oklahoma — Pittsburg County

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    📍 ZIP code 74501 is in Mcalester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

    ZIP code 74501 is located in Mcalester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. It is a zip code in the Central (CST/CDT) Time Zone with an estimated population of 28,687. The area code for ZIP code 74501 is 580.

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    Zip code 74501 is in Mcalester, Oklahoma (Pittsburg County). It has a population of 28,687, median household income of $55,430, and median home value of $156,500.

    Population

    28,687

    Income

    $55,430

    Home Value

    $156,500

    Climate

    93°F / 30°F

    About Zip Code 74501

    Zip code 74501 is located in Mcalester, Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. Home to approximately 28,687 residents, this area sits at an elevation of 637 ft and falls within the Central (CST/CDT) timezone. The local area code is 580.

    The median household income is $55,430 per year, which is below the national median of $70,784. Homes in this zip code have a median value of $156,500, and the cost of living index is 61 (39% below the national average of 100).

    Summers average a high of 93°F while winters drop to 30°F. The area receives about 43 in of rain annually. The zip code covers 553.2 square miles of land area and 36.3 square miles of water.

    Key Statistics

    Population

    28,687

    Median Income

    $55,430

    Median Home Value

    $156,500

    Timezone

    Central (CST/CDT)

    Area Code

    580

    Elevation

    637 ft

    Land Area

    553.2 sq mi

    Median Age

    37.9

    Housing Units

    13,223

    Compare With Nearby Zip Codes

    Metric745017455474522744427443074565
    CityMcalester, OKKrebs, OKAlderson, OKIndianola, OKCrowder, OKSavanna, OK
    Population28,6871,822169721587399
    Median Income$55,430$46,389$66,635$77,045$57,738$54,375
    Home Value$156,500$96,400$206,000$177,600$116,500$137,500
    Cost of Living616075666060
    Median Age37.940.751.934.955.555.8

    Cost of Living

    Cost of Living Index61

    100 = National Average. Mcalester's cost of living is 39% below the national average.

    vs. State Avg

    Below

    Affordability

    Very Affordable

    Income-to-Home

    2.8x

    Demographics

    Zip code 74501 has a population of 28,687 people with a median age of 37.9. There are 13,223 housing units in this area.

    Racial & Ethnic Composition

    white67%
    black3%
    hispanic6%
    asian1%
    other23%

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

    Population History

    Mcalester (74501) population trend from 2010 to 2024

    ↓ -49.3%
    2010201220142016201820202022202419k34k59k

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates and American Community Survey data.

    Climate & Weather

    Summer High

    93°F

    Winter Low

    30°F

    Annual Rainfall

    43 in

    Annual Snowfall

    0 in

    Mcalester experiences hot summers with average highs around 93°F. Winters are cool with lows averaging 30°F. The area receives virtually no snowfall.

    Housing & Economy

    Median Home Value

    $156,500

    Median Household Income

    $55,430

    With 13,223 housing units across 553.2 square miles, 74501 has a housing density of 24 units per square mile. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

    Location & Geography

    Latitude

    34.9842°

    Longitude

    -95.7867°

    Land Area

    553.2 sq mi

    Water Area

    36.3 sq mi

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    ZIP Codes with Similar Income Nationwide

    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose median household income is closest to 74501's $55,430. A way to compare Mcalester to economically similar communities elsewhere in the country.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

    ZIP Codes with Similar Demographics

    The five U.S. ZIP codes whose racial and ethnic composition most closely matches 74501 (Mcalester, OK). Similarity is measured by cosine distance on the five-category ACS demographic vector.

    Computed from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates by the Zip Code Near Me Data Team.

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    People Also Ask

    What zip code is Mcalester, Oklahoma?

    Mcalester, Oklahoma uses zip code 74501.

    What county is zip code 74501 in?

    Zip code 74501 is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.

    What is the population of zip code 74501?

    The population of zip code 74501 is 28,687 with a median age of 37.9.

    Is 74501 in Mcalester, Oklahoma?

    Yes, zip code 74501 is in Mcalester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The area code is 580.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What city is zip code 74501 in?

    Zip code 74501 is in Mcalester, Oklahoma. It is part of Pittsburg County and uses the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.

    What is zip code 74501?

    Zip code 74501 is a U.S. postal code in Mcalester, Oklahoma (Pittsburg County). It has a population of 28,687 and covers 553.2 square miles.

    What is the population of zip code 74501?

    The population of zip code 74501 (Mcalester, OK) is 28,687 with a median age of 37.9. There are approximately 13,223 housing units in this area.

    What is the median income in zip code 74501?

    The median household income in zip code 74501 (Mcalester, OK) is $55,430 per year. The cost of living index is 61 (100 = national average).

    What is the average home price in zip code 74501?

    The median home value in zip code 74501 (Mcalester, OK) is $156,500. The cost of living index is 61 compared to the national average of 100.

    What county is zip code 74501 in?

    Zip code 74501 is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The primary city is Mcalester.

    What is the area code for zip code 74501?

    Zip code 74501 in Mcalester, OK uses area code 580. It is located in the Central (CST/CDT) timezone.

    Is zip code 74501 a good place to live?

    Zip code 74501 (Mcalester, OK) has a cost of living index of 61 (100 = national average), a median household income of $55,430, and median home values of $156,500. The median age is 37.9. Visit the full page for demographics, climate, and nearby zip code comparisons.

    What is the cost of living in zip code 74501?

    The cost of living index for zip code 74501 (Mcalester, OK) is 61, where 100 represents the national average. This area is below the national average. Median home value: $156,500.

    What schools serve zip code 74501?

    Zip code 74501 in Mcalester, Oklahoma is served by the local school district of Pittsburg County. For specific school information, check your state's department of education or GreatSchools.org.

    All demographic data on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. ZIP code boundary and delivery data is sourced from the United States Postal Service (USPS). Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most current figures. Census Bureau ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) may differ slightly from USPS ZIP code boundaries.

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    Data Sources

    Population, income, housing, age, and demographics
    U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2019-2023 vintage.
    ZIP to city and county mapping
    USPS and HUD-USPS ZIP-County Crosswalk.
    Time zones and area codes
    IANA tz database and NANPA.
    Elevation
    U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (NED), via the USGS Elevation Point Query Service. Mapped to each ZCTA centroid coordinates. Last refreshed 2026-05-19.
    Last refreshed
    2026-05-18.

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