Gore, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74435
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,185
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,580
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74435 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74435 covers 168.5 square miles in Gore, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,185 residents on file, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74435 reports a modest median household income of $53,580 (14% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,350. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $146,500 (6% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $791; 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sequoyah County, so 74435 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 74435
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gore, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74435.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
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 74435, Gore, 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
3,185
Population
168.5
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74435?
50.9
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$53,580
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$27,350
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74435 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Gore, 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)
$53,580 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
1,658housing units
1,658
Total Housing Units
1,192
Occupied Units
466
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$791
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 53 business establishments in ZIP 74435, employing approximately 665 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,524,000.
53
Businesses
665
Employees
$20.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 22.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 20.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 74435 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74962
Vian (74962)
5,092 residents
- 74435
Gore (74435)
3,185 residents
- 74470 1,693
Webbers Falls (74470)
1,693 residents
- 74423 872
Braggs (74423)
872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74435 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74435 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74962
Vian (74962)
$54,080 median income
- 74435
Gore (74435)
$53,580 median income
- 74470
Webbers Falls (74470)
$51,250 median income
- 74423
Braggs (74423)
$47,596 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74435 ranks #2 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 74435, 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 (3,185 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 74435 in?
ZIP code 74435 (Gore) is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Sequoyah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sequoyah-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74435?
ZIP code 74435 in Gore, OK has a population of 3,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74435?
The median household income in ZIP 74435 is $53,580, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74435?
The median home value in ZIP 74435 is $146,500, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74435 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74435?
ZIP code 74435 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74435 are: Health care and social assistance (12), Retail trade (11), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74435?
In ZIP code 74435, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 74435?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74435 is 25.7 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 74435?
In ZIP code 74435, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74435 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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