Okemah, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74859
Okfuskee County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,221
- 8/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,701
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Okemah pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74859 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74859 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Okemah, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, home to 6,221 residents across 777.6 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74859 reports a modest median household income of $42,701 (32% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,142. The poverty rate is 28.6%, 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 $130,500 (16% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $721; owner occupancy is 62.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Okfuskee County, so 74859 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 74859
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Okemah, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74859.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 8
Finance and insurance
8 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 74859, Okemah, 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
6,221
Population
777.6
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74859?
41.7
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
0.4%
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?
$42,701
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,142
Per Capita Income
28.6%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74859 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Okemah, 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)
$42,701 10th percentile higher than 10% 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
2,811housing units
2,811
Total Housing Units
2,300
Occupied Units
511
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$721
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 103 business establishments in ZIP 74859, employing approximately 1,513 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,889,000.
103
Businesses
1,513
Employees
$63.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 25.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 8 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 7.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 7.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.9% |
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 74859 vs 74833 →
ZIP 74859 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74859
Okemah (74859)
6,221 residents
- 74833 703
Castle (74833)
703 residents
- 74837 310
Cromwell (74837)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74859 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74859 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74833
Castle (74833)
$62,321 median income
- 74837
Cromwell (74837)
$58,618 median income
- 74859
Okemah (74859)
$42,701 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74859 ranks #3 of 3 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 74859, 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 (6,221 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 74859 in?
ZIP code 74859 (Okemah) is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Okfuskee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/okfuskee-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74859?
ZIP code 74859 in Okemah, OK has a population of 6,221 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74859?
The median household income in ZIP 74859 is $42,701, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74859?
The median home value in ZIP 74859 is $130,500, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74859?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74859 is White at 65.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74859?
ZIP code 74859 has 103 business establishments employing approximately 1,513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74859?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74859 are: Retail trade (26), Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74859?
In ZIP code 74859, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 74859?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74859 is 23.2 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 74859?
In ZIP code 74859, approximately 62.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74859?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74859 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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