McAlester, OK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 74501 serves a portion of McAlester, Oklahoma, within Pittsburg County. This community is home to approximately 27,986 residents, with a median age of 44.7 years. The median household income of $55,040 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $231,168 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 45% owner-occupied and 55% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of McAlester is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 47% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 74501 reflects the economic character of Pittsburg County in Oklahoma.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,986 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,762 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $55,040 | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $231,168 | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.2% | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 47% | ↑ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.7 yrs | ↑ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 45% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 55% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,993 | — |