74435 ZIP Code — Gore, OK

Sequoyah County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74435 is located in Gore, Oklahoma, within Sequoyah County. It covers approximately 62.85 square miles and serves a population of 3,070 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 539/918.

About ZIP code 74435

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,560. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 35%.

Overall, ZIP code 74435 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,070

population

62.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74435 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74435

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74435. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gore	Acceptable
Gore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74470 Webbers Falls (3.4 mi) 74962 Vian (7.2 mi) 74423 Braggs (11.1 mi) 74469 Warner (12.1 mi) 74403 Muskogee (13.3 mi) 74455 Porum (15.4 mi) 74427 Cookson (15.7 mi) 74462 Stigler (15.8 mi) 74451 Park Hill (16.1 mi) 74955 Sallisaw (19.2 mi) 74434 Fort Gibson (19.5 mi) 74941 Keota (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,070
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	62.85 sq mi
Water area	8.00 sq mi
Latitude	35.5330
Longitude	-95.0887
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	43.9%	58.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	29.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	10.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,070

Population

People per sq mi

50.9

Median age

$52,560

Median household income

$26,621

Per capita income

$123,000

Median home value

$823

Median monthly rent

78.3%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

1,515

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

162

118

35–44

130

173

45–54

189

55–59

60–64

104

282

65–74

308

158

75–84

173

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	538	17.5%
18 and over	2,532	82.5%
65 and over	1,001	32.6%
Median age	50.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 20.2%

Two or more races 13.5%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,007	65.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	623	20.2%
Two or more races	416	13.5%
Asian	12	0.4%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	58.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	47.4%	29.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	7.2%	10.6%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$52,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,000
Median rent / month	$823
Owner occupied	78.3%
Renter occupied	21.7%
Vacant	33.9%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	11.6%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	46.9%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	43.5%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Fuel oil	1.6%
Wood	11.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	649	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	26	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	172	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	321	27.5%
Households with children under 18	302	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	549	47.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.9%	14.4%
Married	62.1%	55.4%
Separated	1.0%	0.5%
Widowed	4.7%	12.8%
Divorced	8.3%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.9%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	4.9%
Kindergarten	20	3.6%
Elementary school	270	49.2%
High school	154	28.1%
College / grad school	78	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Construction 18.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.0%

Retail trade 10.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Professional & management 6.9%

Other services 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Public administration 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	17.7%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.1%
Government	22.0%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 7.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.4%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	380	15.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	35.2%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	68.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.1%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	17.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,925	95.3%
Spanish	9	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,061	99.7%
Born in same state	3,049	99.3%
Born in different state	2,024	65.9%
Foreign born	12	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	511	16.6%
Italian	219	7.1%
French	214	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	0.8%
German	19	0.6%
Polish	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	84.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74435

What city is ZIP code 74435 in?

ZIP code 74435 is primarily assigned to Gore, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74435 in?

ZIP code 74435 falls within Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74435 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 74435 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 74435 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 74435 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74435 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 74435 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74435?

The median home value in ZIP code 74435 is $123,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 74435 in?

ZIP code 74435 observes the CST timezone.