Cromwell, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74837
Seminole County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 310
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,618
- Median income Below-median income area
- $74,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 49.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cromwell pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74837 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74837 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cromwell, Seminole County, Oklahoma, home to just 310 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74837 reports a modest median household income of $58,618 (6% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,258. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $74,500 (52% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $867; owner occupancy is 89.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Seminole County, so 74837 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 →
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 74837, Cromwell, 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
310
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74837?
50.5
Median Age
56.2%
Male
43.8%
Female
0.7%
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?
$58,618
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$27,258
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 74837 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Cromwell, 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)
$58,618 49th percentile higher than 49% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
85housing units
85
Total Housing Units
74
Occupied Units
11
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$74,500
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$867
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 74837, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,000.
5
Businesses
9
Employees
$198K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 74837 vs 74859 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74859 | Okemah, OK | 6,221 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74837, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 74837 in?
ZIP code 74837 (Cromwell) is located in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Seminole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seminole-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74837?
ZIP code 74837 in Cromwell, OK has a population of 310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74837?
The median household income in ZIP 74837 is $58,618, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74837?
The median home value in ZIP 74837 is $74,500, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74837?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74837 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74837?
ZIP code 74837 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74837?
In ZIP code 74837, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74837?
In ZIP code 74837, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74837?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74837 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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