Vian, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74962
Sequoyah County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,092
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,080
- Median income Below-median income area
- $157,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vian pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74962 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, home to 5,092 residents across 371.7 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74962 reports a modest median household income of $54,080 (14% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,777. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $157,500 (1% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $762; 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Sequoyah County, so 74962 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 74962
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vian, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74962.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 74962, Vian, 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
5,092
Population
371.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74962?
45.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
0.8%
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?
$54,080
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$30,777
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74962 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Vian, 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)
$54,080 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
2,421housing units
2,421
Total Housing Units
1,739
Occupied Units
682
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$157,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$762
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 51 business establishments in ZIP 74962, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,668,000.
51
Businesses
251
Employees
$7.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 12 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 8 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 13.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 5.9% |
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 74962 vs 74435 →
ZIP 74962 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74962
Vian (74962)
5,092 residents
- 74435
Gore (74435)
3,185 residents
- 74945 497
Marble City (74945)
497 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74962 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74962 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74962
Vian (74962)
$54,080 median income
- 74435
Gore (74435)
$53,580 median income
- 74945
Marble City (74945)
$43,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74962 ranks the highest 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 74962, 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 (5,092 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 74962 in?
ZIP code 74962 (Vian) 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 74962?
ZIP code 74962 in Vian, OK has a population of 5,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74962?
The median household income in ZIP 74962 is $54,080, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74962?
The median home value in ZIP 74962 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74962 is White at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74962?
ZIP code 74962 has 51 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74962?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74962 are: Retail trade (12), Construction (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74962?
In ZIP code 74962, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% 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 74962?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74962 is 29.5 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 74962?
In ZIP code 74962, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74962 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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