PlainZIP

Sallisaw, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74955

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,344
30/sq mi
$50,260
Median income
$133,300
Median home value
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sallisaw pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74955 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74955 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, home to 15,344 residents across 514.9 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74955 reports a modest median household income of $50,260 (20% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,718. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $133,300 (15% below the state average), median rent at $821 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 74955, plus 6 more within Sequoyah County, give a clearer read than the 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 74955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sallisaw, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74955.

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 74955, Sallisaw, 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

15,344

Population

514.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74955?

40.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 20.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$50,260

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$25,718

Per Capita Income

23.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74955 ranks nationally

Sallisaw, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,260 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 49.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.5%

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

What does housing look like?

6,315

Total Housing Units

5,541

Occupied Units

774

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.6%
Renter 33.4%

$133,300

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$821

Median Rent

1982

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

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 74955 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 145
2021 +10.8% 161
2022 +18.6% 191
2023 +9.8% 210
2024 +1.6% 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 298 business establishments in ZIP 74955, employing approximately 4,079 people with a combined annual payroll of $139,528,000.

298

Businesses

4,079

Employees

$139.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 61 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 41 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 13.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 11.7%
Finance and insurance 29 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 9.1%
Construction 16 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.4%
Information 8 2.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.0%
Wholesale trade 4 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.3%
Manufacturing 3 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.0%

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 74955 vs 74936 →

ZIP 74955 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 74955 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 74955 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 74955 ranks #2 of 3 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
74936 Gans, OK 1,153 8.3 mi
74945 Marble City, OK 497 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Sequoyah County

74948 standard
Muldrow, OK
Pop: 12,788
74962 standard
Vian, OK
Pop: 5,092
74954 standard
Roland, OK
Pop: 4,590
74435 standard
Gore, OK
Pop: 3,185
74936 standard
Gans, OK
Pop: 1,153
74945 standard
Marble City, OK
Pop: 497

Related Areas

Sequoyah County Sallisaw, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74955 in? ▼
ZIP code 74955 (Sallisaw) is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Sequoyah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/sequoyah-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74955? ▼
ZIP code 74955 in Sallisaw, OK has a population of 15,344 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74955? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74955 is $50,260, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74955? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74955 is $133,300, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74955? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74955 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74955? ▼
ZIP code 74955 has 298 business establishments employing approximately 4,079 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74955? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74955 are: Retail trade (61), Health care and social assistance (41), Accommodation and food services (40). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74955? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74955 increased by 1.6% 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 74955? ▼
In ZIP code 74955, 49.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 74955? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74955 is 23.1 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 74955? ▼
In ZIP code 74955, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74955? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74955 is 23.5% 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.