ZIP Code 74538

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Coalgate · Coal County · Oklahoma

Population
4,200

5/sq mi

Median income
$51,366

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$124,500

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.3%

Median age 37.8

Land area
933.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 74538 in Coalgate, Oklahoma has a population of 4,200. The median household income is $51,366, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $124,500, 55% below the US average. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74538 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 933.3 square miles in Coalgate, Coal County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 4,200 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 74538 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74538 sits at $51,366 (18% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $27,260. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $124,500 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $715 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74538 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Coal County, so you can benchmark 74538 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 74538

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74538.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74538, Coalgate, 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

4,200

Population

933.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74538?

37.8

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$51,366

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$27,260

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,897

Total Housing Units

1,483

Occupied Units

414

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$124,500

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 80 business establishments in ZIP 74538, employing approximately 818 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,767,000.

80

Businesses

818

Employees

$34.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 18 22.5%
Construction 10 12.5%
Health care and social assistance 10 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 8 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.0%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Finance and insurance 5 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.8%

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 Code City Population Distance
74534 Centrahoma, OK 250 6.7 mi
74556 Lehigh, OK 422 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74538 in?
ZIP code 74538 (Coalgate) is located in Coal County, Oklahoma. Coal County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coal-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74538?
ZIP code 74538 in Coalgate, OK has a population of 4,200 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74538?
The median household income in ZIP 74538 is $51,366, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74538?
The median home value in ZIP 74538 is $124,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74538?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74538 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74538?
ZIP code 74538 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74538?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74538 are: Retail trade (18), Construction (10), Health care and social assistance (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74538?
In ZIP code 74538, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 74538?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74538 is 19.3 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 74538?
In ZIP code 74538, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74538?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74538 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Coalgate, OK

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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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