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Krebs, OK
City in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74554.
Population
2,119
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
438
ZIP codes
1
Krebs and its ZIP codes
Krebs at a glance
- Krebs is about 7.5 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 145th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $45,893 a year, 29% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,100 (47% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $852 a month.
Local data for Krebs, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Krebs, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,893
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$106,100
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
57.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (391), German Americans (378), Italian Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsburg County. PPP loans are for Krebs.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,982
14,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$370M
FY 2026, $8,453 per person
PPP loans
$973K
20 loans, 177 jobs reported
How people get to work
Krebs, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Krebs, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
862
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Krebs, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Krebs
1 in or overlapping Krebs. Population shown
Cities near Krebs
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McAlesterCity | 2.4 mi | 17.8 |
| AldersonTown | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BacheCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Bug TussleCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.9 |
| SavannaTown | 9 mi | 1.5 |
| HaileyvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 1 |
| AdamsonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| HartshorneCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HaywoodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| CrowderTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| ArpelarCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| GowenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| IndianolaTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| PittsburgTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Krebs, OK in?
- Krebs is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Krebs, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Krebs include 74554.
- What is the population of Krebs, OK?
- About 2,119 people live in Krebs, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Krebs?
- Nearby places include McAlester (2.4 mi), Alderson (2.6 mi), Bache (4.5 mi), Bug Tussle (7.5 mi), Savanna (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023