The U.S. ZIP Code 74850 is associated with Lamar, OK in Hughes County. An estimated 36.1% of residents in the 74850 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 55.8 years. Approximately 9.5% of residents in this Oklahoma region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $21,465. Approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $51,250. The current population estimate for this region is 302.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 74850 is $51,250, while the region's mean household income is $56,363. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $21,465. The per capita income in ZIP Code 74850 of $21,465 is approximately 24.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,422. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 25.5% of the population in 74850 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 19.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 74850 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 25.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 74850 are older than average. The median age of 55.8 years in ZIP Code 74850 is approximately 46.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 84.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.9% of the population in 74850 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.2% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 74850 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 1.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 15.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 17.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 74850 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 74850 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 74850, 79.8% of the population graduated high school, while 9.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 46.1% in this Hughes County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 46.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.0% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 74850, 84.1% is one race, while 15.9% are two or more races. Approximately 4.6% of 74850 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 74850 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (79.8%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (36.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 74850, 93.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 3.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hughes County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 74850, an estimated 22.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.8% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969 in this Hughes County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 22.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 74850 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.29 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.4% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.73% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 74850 | 9.82¢/kWh | 7.7¢/kWh | 5.17¢/kWh |
| Oklahoma | 14.08¢/kWh | 9.75¢/kWh | 6.27¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.94¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 74850 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.47 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.8 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.98 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.56 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.5 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.23 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.8 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.47 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.78 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.15 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 74850, 37.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 18.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 38.4 minutes. Approximately 28.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 74850 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 20.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 74850 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 28.6% |
| Construction | 20.9% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 15.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.1% |
| Public administration | 8.8% |