PlainZIP

Cookson, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74427

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

1,383
14/sq mi
$50,089
Median income
$123,100
Median home value
30.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74427 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74427 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cookson, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, home to just 1,383 residents across 102.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74427 reports a modest median household income of $50,089 (20% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $44,680. Local economic indicators show a 9.6% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $123,100 for a typical home value (21% below the state average), with rent averaging $784 a month; 93.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 74427, plus 5 more within Cherokee County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 74427

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cookson, OK

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,383

Population

102.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 74427 ranks nationally

Cookson, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,089 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 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 74427 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 74427 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 74427 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 74427 ranks #3 of 5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

74464 standard
Tahlequah, OK
Pop: 30,111
74441 standard
Hulbert, OK
Pop: 5,362
74451 standard
Park Hill, OK
Pop: 4,283
74471 standard
Welling, OK
Pop: 1,800
74452 standard
Peggs, OK
Pop: 473

Related Areas

Cherokee County Cookson, OK Oklahoma

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.

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