74427 ZIP Code — Cookson, OK

Cherokee County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74427 is located in Cookson, Oklahoma, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 38.00 square miles and serves a population of 1,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74427

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,255) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 74427 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,535

population

38.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74427 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74427

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74427. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cookson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74451 Park Hill (7 mi) 74931 Bunch (9.7 mi) 74471 Welling (11.1 mi) 74955 Sallisaw (14.7 mi) 74962 Vian (14.9 mi) 74960 Stilwell (15 mi) 74435 Gore (15.7 mi) 74423 Braggs (15.9 mi) 74434 Fort Gibson (18.1 mi) 74464 Tahlequah (18.4 mi) 74470 Webbers Falls (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,535
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	38.00 sq mi
Water area	5.67 sq mi
Latitude	35.6992
Longitude	-94.8979
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,535

Population

People per sq mi

56.6

Median age

$63,255

Median household income

$41,422

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$745

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

1,283

Housing units

30.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

136

55–59

137

60–64

133

65–74

133

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	194	12.6%
18 and over	1,341	87.4%
65 and over	415	27.0%
Median age	56.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.5%

Two or more races 16.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Black or African American 0.4%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,021	63.5%
Two or more races	269	16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	231	14.4%
Hispanic or Latino	74	4.6%
Black or African American	7	0.4%
Asian	7	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.8%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	45.4%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 6.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	6.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$63,255

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.9%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 7.6%

$1M+ 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$745
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	48.8%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.4%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.3%
Electricity	46.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	1.3%
Wood	9.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	166	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	125	18.3%
Households with children under 18	104	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	289	42.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.1%	13.0%
Married	56.9%	63.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	7.2%
Divorced	15.0%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	30.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	8.7%
Kindergarten	4	2.2%
Elementary school	73	39.9%
High school	80	43.7%
College / grad school	10	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.6%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Public administration 16.4%

Other services 13.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Construction 4.3%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	31.7%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.9%
Government	25.9%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	27.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 7.4%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	44.2%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	9.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	14.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	19.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	44.1%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	19.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,470	95.8%
Spanish	7	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,497	97.5%
Born in same state	1,497	97.5%
Born in different state	797	51.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.5%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	315	20.5%
French	273	17.8%
Arab	179	11.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	2.3%
German	15	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74427

What city is ZIP code 74427 in?

ZIP code 74427 is primarily assigned to Cookson, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74427 in?

ZIP code 74427 falls within Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 74427 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 74427 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74427 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74427 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 74427 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 74427 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74427 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 74427 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74427 in?

ZIP code 74427 observes the CST timezone.