Cherokee County, OK ZIP Codes
Oklahoma (OK) · 8 ZIP codes · 7 cities
8
ZIP codes
47,627
population (2021)
+1.4%
pop change since 2010
40021
FIPS code
Cherokee County ZIP code map
About Cherokee County
Cherokee County is located in Oklahoma and contains 8 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 47,627 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.4% from 46,987 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Cherokee County is 40021.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 47,627 |
| 2010 population | 46,987 |
| Change | +1.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Oklahoma |
| FIPS code | 40021 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Cherokee County
ZIP codes for Cherokee County, OK (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74427 | Cookson | Cherokee | View map |
| 74441 | Hulbert | Cherokee | View map |
| 74444 | Moodys | Cherokee | View map |
| 74451 | Park Hill | Cherokee | View map |
| 74452 | Peggs | Cherokee | View map |
| 74464 | Tahlequah | Cherokee | View map |
| 74465 | Tahlequah | Cherokee | View map |
| 74471 | Welling | Cherokee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
43,528
Population
36.3
Median age
$51,022
Median household income
$28,050
Per capita income
$141,050
Median home value
$724
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
14,609
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,214
Under 5
1,217
1,268
5–9
1,271
1,423
10–14
1,427
1,711
15–19
1,715
2,393
20–24
2,398
2,605
25–34
2,611
2,531
35–44
2,536
2,269
45–54
2,275
1,302
55–59
1,306
1,302
60–64
1,305
2,192
65–74
2,198
1,083
75–84
1,085
445
85+
446
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,403 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 34,125 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,449 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
45.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
32%
Two or more races
14.6%
Hispanic or Latino
3.8%
Other race
1.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,731 | 45.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14,462 | 32% |
| Two or more races | 6,626 | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,736 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 773 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 521 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 385 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.3%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
10.6%
$35k–$50k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
9.7%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $51,022 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
12.5%
$50k–$100k
19.1%
$100k–$150k
18.4%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
5.3%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,050 |
| Median rent / month | $724 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 25.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 28.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 32.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.3% |
| Electricity | 41.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 9.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,439 | 49.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,088 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,305 | 23.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,754 | 22.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,774 | 25.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,620 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 17.9% |
| Married | 53.7% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 12.5% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
37.1%
Some college, no degree
24.0%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
7.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 628 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 536 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 4,197 | 41.2% |
| High school | 2,365 | 34.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,194 | 15.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.1%
Construction
13.8%
Retail trade
11.3%
Public administration
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.0%
Other services
6.2%
Manufacturing
5.7%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Professional & management
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.5% |
| Service | 17.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.1% |
| Government | 25.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
8.5%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 30.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.4% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 55.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 22.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,565 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 7.2% |
| 18–64 years | 20.8% |
| 65 and over | 41.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.7% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 41,097 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 879 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 705 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 75 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,239 | 98.3% |
| Born in same state | 41,982 | 97.9% |
| Born in different state | 29,915 | 67.3% |
| Foreign born | 257 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,289 | 1.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 370 | 40.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,857 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 2,753 | 6.3% |
| French | 2,534 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 238 | 0.5% |
| English | 235 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 63 | 0.1% |
| German | 53 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 86.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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