Oaks, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74359

Delaware County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

656
27/sq mi
$45,625
Median income
$59,000
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oaks pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74359 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74359 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oaks, Delaware County, Oklahoma, home to just 656 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74359 reports a modest median household income of $45,625 (27% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $12,533. Poverty here runs at 22.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $59,000 (62% below the state average); renters pay a median of $800 monthly, and 71.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.9, and the average commute is -. To put 74359 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Delaware County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 74359, Oaks, 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

656

Population

24.3

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74359?

24.9

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 19.7%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 62.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$45,625

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$12,533

Per Capita Income

22.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 74359 ranks nationally

Oaks, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,625 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

87

Total Housing Units

71

Occupied Units

16

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%

$59,000

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$800

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 74359, employing approximately 24 people with a combined annual payroll of $579,000.

5

Businesses

24

Employees

$579K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 74359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74359 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74359 ranks #5 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74347 Kansas, OK 2,593 2.3 mi
74368 Twin Oaks, OK 117 2.5 mi
74457 Proctor, OK 608 10.1 mi
74364 Rose, OK 1,750 7.5 mi
74338 Colcord, OK 5,480 8.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74359 in?
ZIP code 74359 (Oaks) 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 74359?
ZIP code 74359 in Oaks, OK has a population of 656 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74359?
The median household income in ZIP 74359 is $45,625, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74359?
The median home value in ZIP 74359 is $59,000, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74359 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74359?
ZIP code 74359 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 24 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74359?
In ZIP code 74359, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74359?
In ZIP code 74359, approximately 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74359 is 22.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.