PlainZIP

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
$61,291
Median income
$195,800
Median home value
21.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chandler pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $33,415. Poverty here runs at 16.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $857 per month, and 79.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 74834 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 74834

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chandler, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74834.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 74834?

42.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$33,415

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74834 ranks nationally

Chandler, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,291 31st percentile higher than 31% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,314

Total Housing Units

3,079

Occupied Units

235

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.8%
Renter 20.2%

$195,800

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74834 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 74834 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 74834 ranks the highest of 4 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
74026 Davenport, OK 896 6.8 mi
74869 Sparks, OK 710 9.9 mi
74832 Carney, OK 936 11.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

74864 standard
Prague, OK
Pop: 5,274
74855 standard
Meeker, OK
Pop: 4,639
74881 standard
Wellston, OK
Pop: 4,509
74079 standard
Stroud, OK
Pop: 4,504
74824 standard
Agra, OK
Pop: 1,253
74875 standard
Tryon, OK
Pop: 1,165

Related Areas

Lincoln County Chandler, OK Oklahoma

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.

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