ZIP Code 74427

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Source:

Cookson · Cherokee County · Oklahoma

Population
1,383

14/sq mi

Median income
$50,089

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.3%

Median age 56.3

Land area
102.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 74427 in Cookson, Oklahoma has a population of 1,383. The median household income is $50,089, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $123,100, 56% below the US average. 30.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74427 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 102.4 square miles in Cookson, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 1,383 residents, producing a population density of 14 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74427 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74427 sits at $50,089 (20% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $44,680. The poverty rate stands at 9.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is $123,100 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $784 per month, and 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74427 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 74427 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 74427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74427.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74427, Cookson, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,383

Population

102.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74427?

56.3

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$50,089

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$44,680

Per Capita Income

9.6%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,177

Total Housing Units

633

Occupied Units

544

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.2%
Renter 6.8%

$123,100

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$784

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 24 business establishments in ZIP 74427, employing approximately 127 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,768,000.

24

Businesses

127

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 29.2%
Retail trade 6 25.0%
Construction 3 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 12.5%

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 74427 vs 74451 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74451 Park Hill, OK 4,283 5.6 mi
74931 Bunch, OK 1,411 8.4 mi
74945 Marble City, OK 497 8.1 mi
74471 Welling, OK 1,800 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74427 in?
ZIP code 74427 (Cookson) is located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. Cherokee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cherokee-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74427?
ZIP code 74427 in Cookson, OK has a population of 1,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74427?
The median household income in ZIP 74427 is $50,089, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74427?
The median home value in ZIP 74427 is $123,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74427?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74427 is White at 74.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74427?
ZIP code 74427 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 127 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74427?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74427 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74427?
In ZIP code 74427, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.3% 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 74427?
In ZIP code 74427, approximately 93.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74427?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74427 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cookson, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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