74359 ZIP Code — Oaks, OK

Delaware County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74359 is located in Oaks, Oklahoma, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 2.20 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 539/918.

About ZIP code 74359

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $46,875. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74359 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

293

population

2.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74359 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74359

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74359. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oaks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74368 Twin Oaks (1.7 mi) 74347 Kansas (4.1 mi) 74364 Rose (8.3 mi) 74452 Peggs (8.4 mi) 74338 Colcord (11.2 mi) 74964 Watts (11.5 mi) 74457 Proctor (11.8 mi) 74342 Eucha (15.2 mi) 74464 Tahlequah (15.4 mi) 74965 Westville (16.3 mi) 74365 Salina (16.8 mi) 74352 Locust Grove (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	293
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	2.20 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.1713
Longitude	-94.8625
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	74.5%	57.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	13.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

293

Population

133

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$46,875

Median household income

$12,757

Per capita income

$59,600

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	39.9%
18 and over	176	60.1%
65 and over	45	15.4%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 58.6%

White 21.4%

Two or more races 10.2%

Black or African American 5.4%

Asian 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	173	58.6%
White	63	21.4%
Two or more races	30	10.2%
Black or African American	16	5.4%
Asian	11	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	57.8%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	2.8%	13.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 21.7%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	21.7%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
Median income	$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.5%

$50k–$100k 37.3%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,600
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	29.6%
Single-family detached	86.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	52.0%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	8.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	9.2%
3 bedrooms	69.4%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	39.1%
3 or more	37.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	47.8%
Propane / LP gas	23.2%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	11.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	33	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	3	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	8	11.6%
Female householder, no spouse	25	36.2%
Households with children under 18	35	50.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	46.4%
Average household size	3.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.6%	40.9%
Married	49.1%	35.4%
Separated	7.5%	7.1%
Widowed	0.0%	8.7%
Divorced	3.8%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.7%
Kindergarten	12	10.1%
Elementary school	44	37.0%
High school	55	46.2%
College / grad school	6	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.2%

Professional & management 16.7%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Retail trade 6.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Construction 4.5%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Information 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	4.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.8%
Carpool	18.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.6

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 37.3%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	17.4%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.9%
High blood pressure	42.8%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	20.7%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.6%
Public insurance	58.4%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	21.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	284	96.9%
Spanish	2	0.7%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	291	99.3%
Born in same state	291	99.3%
Born in different state	207	70.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.7%
Not a US citizen	1	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	12	4.1%
French	8	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	1%
Polish	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.5%
Internet access	84.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74359

What city is ZIP code 74359 in?

ZIP code 74359 is primarily assigned to Oaks, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74359 in?

ZIP code 74359 falls within Delaware County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 74359 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 74359 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 74359 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 74359 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74359?

28% of residents in ZIP code 74359 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74359?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 74359 in?

ZIP code 74359 observes the CST timezone.