ZIP Code 74464
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Tahlequah · Cherokee County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 30,111
- Median income
- $51,262
- Median home value
- $174,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.3%
- Land area
- 734.4 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 36% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.8
Chicago
ZIP code 74464 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma has a population of 30,111. The median household income is $51,262, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $174,000, 37% below the US average. 31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 74464 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 734.4 square miles in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 30,111 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 74464 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74464 sits at $51,262 (18% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,593. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $174,000 (11% above the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 54.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74464 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Cherokee County, so you can benchmark 74464 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 74464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74464.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
124 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74464, Tahlequah, 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
30,111
Population
734.4
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74464?
33.8
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.3%
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?
$51,262
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$28,593
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
13,642
Total Housing Units
12,035
Occupied Units
1,607
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$174,000
Median Home Value
+11% vs state
$833
Median Rent
1988
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74464 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 168 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 192 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 221 |
| 2023 | +4.4% | 230 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 240 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 617 business establishments in ZIP 74464, employing approximately 8,662 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,781,000.
617
Businesses
8,662
Employees
$347.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 124 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 86 | 13.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 36 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.7% |
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 74464 vs 74471 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74471 | Welling, OK | 1,800 | 9.5 mi |
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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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