74427 ZIP Code, Cookson, OK
74427 is a ZIP code in Cookson, Oklahoma in Cherokee County. It covers 38 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74931, 74945 and 74451. 1,342 people live here in 633 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (93%). Median household income is $50,089, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039; the median age is 56.3, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Cookson, OK
- County: Cherokee County
- Land area: 38 sq mi
- Population: 1,342
- Median household income: $50,089
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,342 |
| Households | 633 |
| Median household income | $50,089 |
| Income per person | $44,680 |
| Median age | 56.3 |
| Homeowners | 93.2% |
| Median home value | $123,100 |
| Median rent | $784 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 36.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 17.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% |
| Broadband internet | 76.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.7% |
| $10–15K | 5.7% |
| $15–25K | 1.7% |
| $25–35K | 18.8% |
| $35–50K | 19.0% |
| $50–75K | 19.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.1% |
| $100–150K | 9.6% |
| $150–200K | 1.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.7% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 4.2% |
| 10–19 | 10.5% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 6.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.9% |
| 45–54 | 13.5% |
| 55–64 | 28.1% |
| 65–74 | 14.9% |
| 75+ | 11.9% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 15.4% |
| Owned outright | 34.7% |
| Rented | 3.7% |
| Vacant | 46.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 60.7% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 1.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 37.0% |
Businesses in 74427
24 business establishments with 127 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 7
- Retail Trade: 6
- Construction: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74931 — Bunch CDP, OK (5.7 mi)
- 74945 — Marble City town, OK (7.5 mi)
- 74451 — Pettit CDP, OK (7.7 mi)
- 74962 — Carlisle CDP, OK (9.7 mi)
- 74471 — Welling CDP, OK (10.9 mi)
- 74435 — Redbird Smith CDP, OK (13 mi)
- 74955 — Brushy CDP, OK (14.2 mi)
- 74960 — Rocky Mountain CDP, OK (16.1 mi)
Areas that include 74427
- Cookson, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Dry Creek, OK ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Cherokee County ZIP codes — 10 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 8: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Cherokee County
- No. 2 of 8: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cherokee County
- No. 1 of 8: highest median age in Cherokee County
- No. 1 of 8: fastest population growth in Cherokee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 74427, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 74427 in?
- 74427 is a Cookson, OK mailing address. By land area, 33% lies inside Cookson and 9% lies inside Dry Creek; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 74427 in?
- 74427 is in Cherokee County.
- What is the population of 74427?
- About 1,342 people (±258), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,250.
- What is the median household income in 74427?
- $50,089 (±$15,497), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 74427?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 74427 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 74427?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74931 (5.7 mi, Bunch), 74945 (7.5 mi, Marble City), 74451 (7.7 mi, Pettit), 74962 (9.7 mi, Carlisle), 74471 (10.9 mi, Welling) and 74435 (13 mi, Redbird Smith).
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