ZIP Code 74056

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Pawhuska · Osage County · Oklahoma

Population
5,720

3/sq mi

Median income
$47,311

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$131,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.7%

Median age 42.8

Land area
1682.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 74056 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma has a population of 5,720. The median household income is $47,311, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $131,000, 53% below the US average. 16.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1682.4 square miles in Pawhuska, Osage County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 5,720 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74056 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74056 sits at $47,311 (24% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,714. The poverty rate stands at 16.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $131,000 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $559 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 74056 sits relative to Oklahoma and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 74056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74056.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74056, Pawhuska, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,720

Population

1682.4

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74056?

42.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 24.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,311

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$25,714

Per Capita Income

16.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,637

Total Housing Units

1,983

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$131,000

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$559

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 101 business establishments in ZIP 74056, employing approximately 1,074 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,230,000.

101

Businesses

1,074

Employees

$47.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 25.7%
Accommodation and food services 16 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 11 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 9.9%
Finance and insurance 7 6.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 5.9%
Construction 5 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.0%
Wholesale trade 3 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74056 in?
ZIP code 74056 (Pawhuska) is located in Osage County, Oklahoma. Osage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osage-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74056?
ZIP code 74056 in Pawhuska, OK has a population of 5,720 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74056?
The median household income in ZIP 74056 is $47,311, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74056?
The median home value in ZIP 74056 is $131,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74056 is White at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74056?
ZIP code 74056 has 101 business establishments employing approximately 1,074 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74056 are: Retail trade (26), Accommodation and food services (16), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74056?
In ZIP code 74056, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74056 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74056?
In ZIP code 74056, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74056 is 16.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pawhuska, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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