Chandler, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74834
Lincoln County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,590
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,291
- Median income Below-median income area
- $195,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Chandler pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74834 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 74834 (Chandler, OK) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.2 in 2023 to 212.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 74834 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chandler, Lincoln County, Oklahoma, home to 7,590 residents across 496.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74834 reports a modest median household income of $61,291 (2% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,415. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $195,800 (25% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 79.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $857.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 74834 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 74834
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chandler, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74834.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 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 74834, Chandler, 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
7,590
Population
496.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74834?
42.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
0.9%
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?
$61,291
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,415
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74834 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Chandler, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,291 Top 42% higher than 58% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,314housing units
3,314
Total Housing Units
3,079
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,800
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$857
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74834 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 160 |
| 2021 | +5.6% | 169 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 189 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 201 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 213 |
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 176 business establishments in ZIP 74834, employing approximately 2,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,723,000.
176
Businesses
2,139
Employees
$101.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 29 | 16.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 74834 vs 74026 →
ZIP 74834 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74834
Chandler (74834)
7,590 residents
- 74832 936
Carney (74832)
936 residents
- 74026 896
Davenport (74026)
896 residents
- 74869 710
Sparks (74869)
710 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74834 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74834 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74834
Chandler (74834)
$61,291 median income
- 74026
Davenport (74026)
$56,250 median income
- 74869
Sparks (74869)
$54,653 median income
- 74832
Carney (74832)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74834 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74834, 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 (7,590 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 74834 in?
ZIP code 74834 (Chandler) is located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74834?
ZIP code 74834 in Chandler, OK has a population of 7,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74834?
The median household income in ZIP 74834 is $61,291, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74834?
The median home value in ZIP 74834 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74834?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74834 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74834?
ZIP code 74834 has 176 business establishments employing approximately 2,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74834?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74834 are: Retail trade (29), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26), Construction (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74834?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74834 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 74834?
In ZIP code 74834, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% 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 74834?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74834 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74834?
In ZIP code 74834, approximately 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74834?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74834 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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