74464 ZIP Code — Tahlequah, OK

Cherokee County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74464 is located in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 253.83 square miles and serves a population of 30,812 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74464

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $49,755. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74464 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,812

population

253.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74464 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74464

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74464. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tahlequah	Acceptable
Tahlequah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74471 Welling (9 mi) 74457 Proctor (9.4 mi) 74441 Hulbert (10.6 mi) 74452 Peggs (11.4 mi) 74451 Park Hill (14.6 mi) 74359 Oaks (15.4 mi) 74965 Westville (16.8 mi) 74368 Twin Oaks (16.9 mi) 74434 Fort Gibson (17.4 mi) 74364 Rose (18.3 mi) 74427 Cookson (18.4 mi) 74964 Watts (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	30,812
Population density	121 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	253.83 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	35.9615
Longitude	-94.9532
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

30,812

Population

121

People per sq mi

33.2

Median age

$49,755

Median household income

$27,854

Per capita income

$146,600

Median home value

$766

Median monthly rent

56.8%

Home ownership

21.8%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

8,372

Housing units

31.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

822

Under 5

882

907

5–9

972

939

10–14

1,006

1,252

15–19

1,341

1,942

20–24

2,082

1,871

25–34

2,005

1,827

35–44

1,959

1,408

45–54

1,510

748

55–59

802

845

60–64

905

1,345

65–74

1,441

656

75–84

704

309

85+

332

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,634	21.5%
18 and over	24,178	78.5%
65 and over	4,787	15.5%
Median age	33.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 32.8%

Two or more races 14.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Other race 2.1%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	14,092	43.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10,581	32.8%
Two or more races	4,729	14.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,419	4.4%
Other race	675	2.1%
Black or African American	435	1.3%
Asian	293	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$49,755

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 16.8%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,600
Median rent / month	$766
Owner occupied	56.8%
Renter occupied	43.2%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.8%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	20.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	43.8%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	32.2%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.5%
Electricity	45.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Wood	4.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,918	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	776	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	2,290	19.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,595	31.0%
Households with children under 18	3,363	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,609	31.2%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	34.7%
Married	44.3%	40.7%
Separated	1.4%	1.5%
Widowed	3.9%	10.8%
Divorced	10.8%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 22.0%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 19.3%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	31.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	477	5.1%
Kindergarten	415	4.5%
Elementary school	2,965	31.9%
High school	1,636	17.6%
College / grad school	3,789	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Retail trade 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Public administration 8.3%

Construction 8.1%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.5%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	11.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.4%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.6

Poverty

All people 21.8%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 44.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.9%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	54.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,479	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	52.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.1%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	20.1%
Uninsured under 19	14.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,108	94.5%
Spanish	804	2.8%
Other Indo-European	667	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.0%
Other languages	43	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	29,715	96.4%
Born in same state	29,554	95.9%
Born in different state	21,164	68.7%
Foreign born	161	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,097	3.6%
Not a US citizen	263	24.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,630	8.5%
Arab	1,645	5.3%
French	1,580	5.1%
Polish	219	0.7%
English	145	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	43	0.1%
Norwegian	18	0.1%
German	13	0%
Irish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	88.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74464

What city is ZIP code 74464 in?

ZIP code 74464 is primarily assigned to Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74464 in?

ZIP code 74464 falls within Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74464?

22% of residents in ZIP code 74464 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74464?

The median home value in ZIP code 74464 is $146,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 74464?

ZIP code 74464 has an estimated population of 30,812 residents, with a density of 121 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 74464?

The median household income in ZIP code 74464 is $49,755, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 74464 in?

ZIP code 74464 observes the CST timezone.