ZIP Code 74637

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Fairfax · Osage County · Oklahoma

Population
1,899

4/sq mi

Median income
$52,829

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$67,500

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.8%

Median age 50.3

Land area
486.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 74637 in Fairfax, Oklahoma has a population of 1,899. The median household income is $52,829, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $67,500, 76% below the US average. 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74637 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 486.9 square miles in Fairfax, Osage County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 1,899 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 74637 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74637 sits at $52,829 (16% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $32,938. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.7%. On housing, the median home value is $67,500 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $620 per month, and 82.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74637 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Osage County, so you can benchmark 74637 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 →

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 74637, Fairfax, 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

1,899

Population

486.9

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 Code City Population Distance
74650 Ralston, OK 693 7.7 mi
74633 Burbank, OK 471 11.2 mi

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Fairfax, 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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