Beggs, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74421
Okmulgee County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,607
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,500
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Beggs pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74421 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 74421 (Beggs, OK) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 74421 covers 343.8 square miles in Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,607 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74421 reports a modest median household income of $69,500 (11% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,466. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $165,200 (6% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $817; 83.9% of occupied homes 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 38.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Okmulgee County, so 74421 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 74421
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beggs, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74421.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 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 74421, Beggs, 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
4,607
Population
343.8
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74421?
38.2
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
1.4%
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?
$69,500
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$31,466
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74421 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Beggs, 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)
$69,500 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
1,727housing units
1,727
Total Housing Units
1,514
Occupied Units
213
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,200
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$817
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 63 business establishments in ZIP 74421, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,677,000.
63
Businesses
453
Employees
$17.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 15.9% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 14.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.8% |
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 74421 vs 74456 →
ZIP 74421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74447
Okmulgee (74447)
17,275 residents
- 74047
Mounds (74047)
7,163 residents
- 74421 4,607
Beggs (74421)
4,607 residents
- 74456 247
Preston (74456)
247 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74421 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74456
Preston (74456)
$95,000 median income
- 74047
Mounds (74047)
$72,292 median income
- 74421
Beggs (74421)
$69,500 median income
- 74447
Okmulgee (74447)
$48,432 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74421 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 74421, 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 (4,607 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 74421 in?
ZIP code 74421 (Beggs) is located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Okmulgee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okmulgee-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74421?
ZIP code 74421 in Beggs, OK has a population of 4,607 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74421?
The median household income in ZIP 74421 is $69,500, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74421?
The median home value in ZIP 74421 is $165,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74421?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74421 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74421?
ZIP code 74421 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74421?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74421 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74421?
In ZIP code 74421, 51.9% 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 74421?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74421 is 32.2 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 74421?
In ZIP code 74421, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74421?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74421 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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