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 Moderate-density area
- $50,089
- Median income Below-median income area
- $123,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,680. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,100 (21% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $784; owner occupancy is 93.2%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cherokee County, so 74427 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 74427
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cookson, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74427.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 74427?
56.3
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
0.5%
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?
$50,089
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$44,680
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74427 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Cookson, 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)
$50,089 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,177housing units
1,177
Total Housing Units
633
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,100
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74451
Park Hill (74451)
4,283 residents
- 74471
Welling (74471)
1,800 residents
- 74931 1,411
Bunch (74931)
1,411 residents
- 74427 1,383
Cookson (74427)
1,383 residents
- 74945 497
Marble City (74945)
497 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74427 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74427 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74451
Park Hill (74451)
$59,873 median income
- 74931
Bunch (74931)
$56,667 median income
- 74427
Cookson (74427)
$50,089 median income
- 74471
Welling (74471)
$45,948 median income
- 74945
Marble City (74945)
$43,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74427, 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 (1,383 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 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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