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Muskogee, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74403

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

30,709
104/sq mi
$56,689
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Muskogee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
104
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74403 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74403 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, with 30,709 residents across 294.7 square miles, a density of 104 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74403 reports a modest median household income of $56,689 (9% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,761. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $157,900 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $890 per month, and 63.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 74403 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Muskogee 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 74403

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Muskogee, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74403.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74403, 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

30,709

Population

294.7

Area (sq mi)

104

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 74403?

36.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 57.9%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 18.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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?

$56,689

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$28,761

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74403 ranks nationally

Muskogee, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,689 24th percentile higher than 24% 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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,917

Total Housing Units

11,471

Occupied Units

1,446

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.3%
Renter 36.7%

$157,900

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$890

Median Rent

1976

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

-0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 74403 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 154
2021 +11.3% 171
2022 +16.3% 199
2023 +14.6% 228
2024 -0.6% 227

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 472 business establishments in ZIP 74403, employing approximately 8,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $391,209,000.

472

Businesses

8,529

Employees

$391.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 78 16.5%
Health care and social assistance 63 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 58 12.3%
Construction 49 10.4%
Finance and insurance 36 7.6%
Accommodation and food services 31 6.6%
Manufacturing 30 6.4%
Wholesale trade 24 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 24 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 3.6%
Information 9 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.5%

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 74403 vs 74423 →

ZIP 74403 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 74403 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 74403 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 74403 ranks #2 of 3 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
74423 Braggs, OK 872 6.5 mi
74434 Fort Gibson, OK 9,067 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskogee County

74401 standard
Muskogee, OK
Pop: 17,476
74436 standard
Haskell, OK
Pop: 5,078
74455 standard
Porum, OK
Pop: 3,158
74469 standard
Warner, OK
Pop: 2,531
74463 standard
Taft, OK
Pop: 2,033
74450 standard
Oktaha, OK
Pop: 1,948

Related Areas

Muskogee County Muskogee, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74403 in? ▼
ZIP code 74403 (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 74403? ▼
ZIP code 74403 in Muskogee, OK has a population of 30,709 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74403? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74403 is $56,689, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74403? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74403 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74403? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74403 is White at 57.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74403? ▼
ZIP code 74403 has 472 business establishments employing approximately 8,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74403? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74403 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (63), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74403? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74403 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 74403? ▼
In ZIP code 74403, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 74403? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74403 is 21.1 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 74403? ▼
In ZIP code 74403, approximately 63.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74403? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74403 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.