Perkins, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74059
Payne County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,476
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,679
- Median income Below-median income area
- $201,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Perkins pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74059 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74059 (Perkins, OK) rose +14.1% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 74059 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma, home to 5,476 residents across 299.2 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74059 reports a modest median household income of $51,679 (17% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,576. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $201,900 (29% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 69.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $858.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Payne County, so 74059 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 74059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Perkins, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74059.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 9
Accommodation and food services
9 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74059, Perkins, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,476
Population
299.2
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74059?
30.5
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$51,679
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$25,576
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74059 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Perkins, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,679 29th percentile higher than 29% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,689housing units
2,689
Total Housing Units
2,333
Occupied Units
356
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$201,900
Median Home Value
+29% vs state ZIP avg
$858
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 114 business establishments in ZIP 74059, employing approximately 993 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,813,000.
114
Businesses
993
Employees
$45.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 20.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 4.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74059 vs 74074 →
ZIP 74059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74074
Stillwater (74074)
29,184 residents
- 74059 5,476
Perkins (74059)
5,476 residents
- 74875 1,165
Tryon (74875)
1,165 residents
- 74832 936
Carney (74832)
936 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74059 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74875
Tryon (74875)
$64,886 median income
- 74074
Stillwater (74074)
$52,998 median income
- 74059
Perkins (74059)
$51,679 median income
- 74832
Carney (74832)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74059 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74059, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,476 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74059 in?
ZIP code 74059 (Perkins) is located in Payne County, Oklahoma. Payne County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/payne-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74059?
ZIP code 74059 in Perkins, OK has a population of 5,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74059?
The median household income in ZIP 74059 is $51,679, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74059?
The median home value in ZIP 74059 is $201,900, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74059 is White at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74059?
ZIP code 74059 has 114 business establishments employing approximately 993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74059 are: Construction (23), Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74059?
In ZIP code 74059, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% 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 74059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74059 is 23.0 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 74059?
In ZIP code 74059, approximately 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74059 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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