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Pocola, OK

Town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74902.

Population

4,423

Land area

30.3sq mi

People per sq mi

146

ZIP codes

1

Pocola and its ZIP codes

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Pocola at a glance

  • Pocola is about 2.5 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 83rd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • The median household income is $50,545, 22% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,100 (24% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $826 a month.

Local data for Pocola, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pocola, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,545

Poverty rate

17.4%

Median home value

$151,100

Median rent

$826/mo

Homeownership

70.1%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

38.7

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (562), German Americans (526), Scottish Americans (143).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Pocola.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,674

11,998 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,176

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$388M

FY 2026, $8,053 per person

PPP loans

$7.6M

95 loans, 931 jobs reported

Le Flore County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Pocola, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.9%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pocola, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,026

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

67

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 30°F

47.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pocola, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.2%

U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

20.6%

U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

ZIP codes in Pocola

1 in or overlapping Pocola. Population shown

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Cities near Pocola

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Bonanza, ARCity3.3 mi2.8
Rock IslandTown5.5 mi12.2
Fort CoffeeTown5.9 mi6.5
ArkomaTown5.9 mi3.5
Hackett, ARCity6.1 mi1.4
SpiroTown8.6 mi2.3
Fort Smith, ARCity8.7 mi64.2
CameronTown9.5 mi1.5
RolandTown11 mi3.5
MoffettTown11 mi1
Barling, ARCity12 mi10.3
MuldrowTown12 mi4.2
Greenwood, ARCity12 mi11.4
PanamaTown13 mi2.3
Midland, ARTown13 mi0.3
RemyCensus-designated place14 mi12.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pocola, OK in?
Pocola is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Pocola, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Pocola include 74902.
What is the population of Pocola, OK?
About 4,423 people live in Pocola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pocola?
Nearby places include Bonanza, AR (3.3 mi), Rock Island (5.5 mi), Fort Coffee (5.9 mi), Arkoma (5.9 mi), Hackett, AR (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023