74637 ZIP Code — Fairfax, OK

Osage County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74637 is located in Fairfax, Oklahoma, within Osage County. It covers approximately 182.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,592 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 539/918.

About ZIP code 74637

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $56,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,528. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 49% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 74637 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,592
population
182.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74637 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74637

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City Status
Fairfax Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74650 Ralston (10.8 mi) 74633 Burbank (12.1 mi) 74058 Pawnee (14.8 mi) 74084 Wynona (15.3 mi) 74035 Hominy (18.6 mi) 74604 Ponca City (19.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,592
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 113
Geography
Land area 182.63 sq mi
Water area 1.12 sq mi
Latitude 36.5271
Longitude -96.6628
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 539/918
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.3% 56.1% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 26.5% 32.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 9.0% 18.1%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.5% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,592
Population
9
People per sq mi
48.3
Median age
$46,528
Median household income
$26,533
Per capita income
$56,200
Median home value
$569
Median monthly rent
84.9%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
11.0%
Unemployment
760
Housing units
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
38
Under 5
41
31
5–9
32
63
10–14
67
37
15–19
39
17
20–24
17
84
25–34
90
86
35–44
92
80
45–54
85
69
55–59
73
81
60–64
86
95
65–74
101
71
75–84
75
20
85+
22
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831719.9%
18 and over1,27580.1%
65 and over38424.1%
Median age48.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.7%
Two or more races 13.7%
Black or African American 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Other race 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
White97559.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native32419.7%
Two or more races22613.7%
Black or African American533.2%
Hispanic or Latino523.2%
Other race100.6%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.3% 56.1% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 26.5% 32.4% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 10.4% 9.0% 18.1%
Over $200k 3.8% 2.5% 4.5%
Under $10k 7.9%
$10k–$15k 5.2%
$15k–$25k 17.9%
$25k–$35k 7.4%
$35k–$50k 13.7%
$50k–$75k 20.1%
$75k–$100k 6.3%
$100k–$150k 12.4%
$150k–$200k 3.8%
$200k+ 5.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.9%
$10k–$15k5.2%
$15k–$25k17.9%
$25k–$35k7.4%
$35k–$50k13.7%
$50k–$75k20.1%
$75k–$100k6.3%
$100k–$150k12.4%
$150k–$200k3.8%
$200k+5.3%
Median income$46,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.9%
$50k–$100k 30.2%
$100k–$150k 8.9%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k–$300k 5.0%
$300k–$500k 5.6%
$500k–$1M 0.6%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$56,200
Median rent / month$569
Owner occupied84.9%
Renter occupied15.1%
Vacant25.7%
Single-family detached90.7%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes4.9%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.44

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.9%
2000–20095.3%
1990–19992.0%
1980–19897.5%
1970–197914.4%
1960–196913.6%
1950–195911.6%
1940–19498.8%
1939 or earlier36.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom3.6%
2 bedrooms29.2%
3 bedrooms57.2%
4 bedrooms9.1%
5+ bedrooms0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.0%
1 vehicle32.5%
2 vehicles29.9%
3 or more31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas53.0%
Electricity22.3%
Propane / LP gas18.1%
Fuel oil0.6%
Wood5.2%
No fuel used0.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29145.8%
Cohabiting couple294.6%
Male householder, no spouse11518.1%
Female householder, no spouse20131.6%
Households with children under 1817126.9%
Households with seniors (65+)27643.4%
Average household size2.45

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.6%17.9%
Married56.2%42.5%
Separated2.7%3.2%
Widowed4.0%17.4%
Divorced8.5%19.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 11.9%
HS graduate 38.8%
Some college, no degree 23.8%
Associate's degree 5.8%
Bachelor's degree 11.7%
Graduate / professional 4.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.4%
Bachelor's or higher16.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool206.8%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school18061.6%
High school5217.8%
College / grad school4013.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%
Retail trade 10.9%
Transportation & utilities 9.5%
Construction 8.2%
Agriculture & mining 7.5%
Manufacturing 7.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%
Other services 5.2%
Public administration 5.1%
Professional & management 4.1%
Wholesale trade 2.8%
Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts32.7%
Service16.7%
Sales & office17.2%
Natural resources & construction13.2%
Production & transportation20.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.5%
Government17.8%
Self-employed6.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.3%
Carpool5.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Work from home3.8%
Other means4.3%
Avg commute (minutes)23.6

Poverty

All people 18.2%
Under 18 years 21.0%
18 and over 17.5%
Married-couple families 7.6%
Female-led households 22.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security49.2%
Retirement income25.8%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP15.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.5%
High blood pressure44.8%
High cholesterol39.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Heart disease9.7%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis32.6%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.7%
Cancer8.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.2%
Binge drinking12.0%
No physical activity32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression25.3%
Fair or poor health21.7%
Poor mental health17.1%
Poor physical health15.1%
No health insurance16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.9%
Visited dentist54.1%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss20.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1058.2%
Disability%
Any disability23.2%
Under 1812.3%
18–64 years18.1%
65 and over44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance51.7%
Public insurance51.3%
No insurance14.1%
Uninsured under 195.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,51395.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,57298.7%
Born in same state1,56998.6%
Born in different state1,17373.7%
Foreign born30.2%
Naturalized citizen201.3%
Not a US citizen630.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian17410.9%
French1298.1%
Arab422.6%
AncestryCount%
English382.4%
Polish80.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.9%
Internet access84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74637

What city is ZIP code 74637 in?

ZIP code 74637 is primarily assigned to Fairfax, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74637 in?

ZIP code 74637 falls within Osage County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74637 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 74637 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 74637 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 74637 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74637?

18% of residents in ZIP code 74637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74637?

The median home value in ZIP code 74637 is $56,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 74637 in?

ZIP code 74637 observes the CST timezone.

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