Tahlequah, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74464
Cherokee County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,111
- 41/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $51,262
- Median income Below-median income area
- $174,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tahlequah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 36th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 41
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74464 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74464 (Tahlequah, OK) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.4 in 2023 to 240.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 74464 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tahlequah, Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 30,111 residents across 734.4 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74464 reports a modest median household income of $51,262 (18% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,593. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $174,000 (11% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $833; 54.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Cherokee County, so 74464 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 74464
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tahlequah, OK
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$28,593
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74464 ranks nationally
Tahlequah, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$51,262 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
13,642housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74464, 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 (30,111 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 74464 in?
ZIP code 74464 (Tahlequah) 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 74464?
ZIP code 74464 in Tahlequah, OK has a population of 30,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74464?
The median household income in ZIP 74464 is $51,262, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74464?
The median home value in ZIP 74464 is $174,000, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74464?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74464 is White at 43.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74464?
ZIP code 74464 has 617 business establishments employing approximately 8,662 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74464?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74464 are: Retail trade (124), Health care and social assistance (99), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74464?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74464 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74464?
In ZIP code 74464, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 74464?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74464 is 20.0 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 74464?
In ZIP code 74464, approximately 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74464?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74464 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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