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 Moderate-density area
- $50,260
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 21st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74955 (Sallisaw, OK) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.0 in 2023 to 213.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,718. The poverty rate is 23.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $133,300 (15% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $821; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sequoyah County, so 74955 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 74955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sallisaw, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74955.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 74955?
40.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.8%
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?
$50,260
Median Household Income
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$25,718
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74955 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Sallisaw, 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)
$50,260 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
6,315housing units
6,315
Total Housing Units
5,541
Occupied Units
774
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74955
Sallisaw (74955)
15,344 residents
- 74936 1,153
Gans (74936)
1,153 residents
- 74945 497
Marble City (74945)
497 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74955 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74936
Gans (74936)
$56,336 median income
- 74955
Sallisaw (74955)
$50,260 median income
- 74945
Marble City (74945)
$43,750 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74955, 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 (15,344 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 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.
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