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Fairfax, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74637

Osage County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,899
4/sq mi
$52,829
Median income
$67,500
Median home value
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfax pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74637 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74637 covers 486.9 square miles in Fairfax, Osage County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,899 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74637 reports a modest median household income of $52,829 (16% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,938. Local economic indicators show a 17.7% poverty rate alongside 10.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $67,500 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $620 monthly, and 82.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 74637, plus 6 more within Osage County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 →

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 74637, Fairfax, 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

1,899

Population

486.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74637?

50.3

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 63.9%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$52,829

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$32,938

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74637 ranks nationally

Fairfax, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,829 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

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

What does housing look like?

883

Total Housing Units

633

Occupied Units

250

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.3%
Renter 17.7%

$67,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$620

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 22 business establishments in ZIP 74637, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,180,000.

22

Businesses

154

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 31.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 31.8%

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 74637 vs 74650 →

ZIP 74637 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74637 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74637 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74637 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74650 Ralston, OK 693 7.7 mi
74633 Burbank, OK 471 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Osage County

74070 standard
Skiatook, OK
Pop: 13,928
74056 standard
Pawhuska, OK
Pop: 5,720
74035 standard
Hominy, OK
Pop: 4,565
74002 standard
Barnsdall, OK
Pop: 2,333
74652 standard
Shidler, OK
Pop: 897
74054 standard
Osage, OK
Pop: 844

Related Areas

Osage County Fairfax, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74637 in? ▼
ZIP code 74637 (Fairfax) is located in Osage County, Oklahoma. Osage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/osage-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74637? ▼
ZIP code 74637 in Fairfax, OK has a population of 1,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74637? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74637 is $52,829, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74637? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74637 is $67,500, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74637? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74637 is White at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74637? ▼
ZIP code 74637 has 22 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74637? ▼
In ZIP code 74637, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.8% 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 74637? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74637 is 25.9 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 74637? ▼
In ZIP code 74637, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74637? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74637 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.