Colcord, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74338
Delaware County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,480
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $57,768
- Median income Below-median income area
- $120,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Colcord pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74338 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74338 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colcord, Delaware County, Oklahoma, home to 5,480 residents across 428.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74338 reports a modest median household income of $57,768 (8% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,906. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $120,500 (23% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $793; owner occupancy is 72.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 74338 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 74338
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colcord, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74338.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
7 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 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 74338, Colcord, 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
5,480
Population
428.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74338?
41.2
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
2.6%
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?
$57,768
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$25,906
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74338 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Colcord, 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)
$57,768 46th percentile higher than 46% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,146housing units
2,146
Total Housing Units
1,872
Occupied Units
274
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$120,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$793
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 74338, employing approximately 1,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,641,000.
66
Businesses
1,245
Employees
$53.6M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 18.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 8 | 12.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 74338 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74338
Colcord (74338)
5,480 residents
- 74964
Watts (74964)
2,834 residents
- 74347
Kansas (74347)
2,593 residents
- 74359 656
Oaks (74359)
656 residents
- 72747 152
Maysville (72747)
152 residents
- 74368 117
Twin Oaks (74368)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74338 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74338 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74368
Twin Oaks (74368)
$91,875 median income
- 74338
Colcord (74338)
$57,768 median income
- 74347
Kansas (74347)
$47,526 median income
- 74964
Watts (74964)
$47,250 median income
- 74359
Oaks (74359)
$45,625 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74338 ranks #2 of 5 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 74338, 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 (5,480 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 74338 in?
ZIP code 74338 (Colcord) is located in Delaware County, Oklahoma. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74338?
ZIP code 74338 in Colcord, OK has a population of 5,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74338?
The median household income in ZIP 74338 is $57,768, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74338?
The median home value in ZIP 74338 is $120,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74338 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74338?
ZIP code 74338 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 1,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74338 are: Transportation and warehousing (12), Retail trade (11), Construction (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74338?
In ZIP code 74338, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 74338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74338 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74338?
In ZIP code 74338, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74338 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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