74859 ZIP Code, Okemah, OK
74859 is a ZIP code in Okemah, Oklahoma — mostly in Okfuskee County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Seminole County. It covers 306 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74829, 74833 and 74837. 5,671 people live here in 2,300 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and owners and renters are mixed (63% own). Median household income is $42,701, well below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Okemah, OK
- County: Okfuskee County
- Land area: 306 sq mi
- Population: 5,671
- Median household income: $42,701
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,671 |
| Households | 2,300 |
| Median household income | $42,701 |
| Income per person | $26,142 |
| Median age | 41.7 |
| Homeowners | 62.6% |
| Median home value | $130,500 |
| Median rent | $721 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% |
| Broadband internet | 81.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 5.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.8% |
| $10–15K | 6.8% |
| $15–25K | 12.8% |
| $25–35K | 15.7% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 12.9% |
| $75–100K | 11.7% |
| $100–150K | 10.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 2.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 15.8% |
| 10–19 | 9.8% |
| 20–24 | 5.1% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 9.5% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65–74 | 11.9% |
| 75+ | 8.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.2% |
| Owned outright | 35.0% |
| Rented | 30.6% |
| Vacant | 18.2% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 74.2% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 10.6% |
| 5–19 units | 1.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.5% |
| Mobile / other | 12.5% |
Businesses in 74859
103 business establishments with 1,513 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 26
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 16
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Construction: 8
- Finance and Insurance: 8
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 8
- Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction: 5
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74829 — Boley town, OK (8.8 mi)
- 74833 — IXL town, OK (10.2 mi)
- 74837 — Cromwell town, OK (10.9 mi)
- 74880 — Weleetka town, OK (12.5 mi)
- 74860 — Paden town, OK (14.9 mi)
- 74883 — Wetumka city, OK (16.8 mi)
- 74460 — Schulter town, OK (20.4 mi)
- 74431 — Dewar town, OK (21.5 mi)
Areas that include 74859
- Okemah, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cromwell, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Castle, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bearden, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Okfuskee County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Seminole County ZIP codes — 9 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 5: highest median household income in Okfuskee County
- No. 2 of 5: highest median home value in Okfuskee County
- No. 5 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Okfuskee County
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Okfuskee County
- No. 3 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Okfuskee County
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Okfuskee County
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in Okfuskee County
- No. 4 of 5: fastest population growth in Okfuskee County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 74859, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 74859 in?
- 74859 is a Okemah, OK mailing address. By land area, 2% lies inside Bearden and 1% lies inside Okemah; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 74859 in?
- 74859 is mostly in Okfuskee County (89% of its land), with smaller parts in Seminole County.
- What is the population of 74859?
- About 5,671 people (±218), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 6,074.
- What is the median household income in 74859?
- $42,701 (±$4,587), 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 74859?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 74859 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 74859?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74829 (8.8 mi, Boley), 74833 (10.2 mi, IXL), 74837 (10.9 mi, Cromwell), 74880 (12.5 mi, Weleetka), 74860 (14.9 mi, Paden) and 74883 (16.8 mi, Wetumka).
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