Muskogee, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74401
Muskogee County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,476
- 56/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $42,294
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Muskogee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 56
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74401 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 74401 (Muskogee, OK) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 207.6 in 2023 to 203.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 74401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, home to 17,476 residents across 313.2 square miles, a density of 56 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74401 reports a modest median household income of $42,294 (32% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,457. The poverty rate is 27.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $149,300 (4% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $825; 56.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskogee County, so 74401 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 74401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muskogee, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74401.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
116 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Finance and insurance 44
Finance and insurance
44 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 74401, Muskogee, 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
17,476
Population
313.2
Area (sq mi)
56
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74401?
38.2
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
2.4%
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?
$42,294
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$24,457
Per Capita Income
27.8%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74401 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Muskogee, 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)
$42,294 9th percentile higher than 9% 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
7,795housing units
7,795
Total Housing Units
6,652
Occupied Units
1,143
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$825
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74401 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.4% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 170 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 190 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 208 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 568 business establishments in ZIP 74401, employing approximately 12,582 people with a combined annual payroll of $761,345,000.
568
Businesses
12,582
Employees
$761.3M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 116 | 20.4% |
| Retail trade | 111 | 19.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 68 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 44 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 26 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.6% |
| Information | 12 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 74401 vs 74463 →
ZIP 74401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74401
Muskogee (74401)
17,476 residents
- 74454 3,179
Porter (74454)
3,179 residents
- 74463 2,033
Taft (74463)
2,033 residents
- 74450 1,948
Oktaha (74450)
1,948 residents
- 74446 558
Okay (74446)
558 residents
- 74468 263
Wainwright (74468)
263 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74401 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74468
Wainwright (74468)
$66,875 median income
- 74454
Porter (74454)
$61,955 median income
- 74450
Oktaha (74450)
$50,446 median income
- 74401
Muskogee (74401)
$42,294 median income
- 74446
Okay (74446)
$39,485 median income
- 74463
Taft (74463)
$32,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74401 ranks #4 of 6 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 74401, 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 (17,476 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Muskogee County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74401 in?
ZIP code 74401 (Muskogee) is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Muskogee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muskogee-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74401?
ZIP code 74401 in Muskogee, OK has a population of 17,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74401?
The median household income in ZIP 74401 is $42,294, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74401?
The median home value in ZIP 74401 is $149,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74401 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74401?
ZIP code 74401 has 568 business establishments employing approximately 12,582 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74401 are: Health care and social assistance (116), Retail trade (111), Accommodation and food services (68). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74401 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74401?
In ZIP code 74401, 53.7% 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 74401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74401 is 18.2 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 74401?
In ZIP code 74401, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74401 is 27.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 74401's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 74401 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Muskogee, OK ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.