74369 ZIP Code — Welch, OK

Craig County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74369 is located in Welch, Oklahoma, within Craig County. It covers approximately 217.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918.

About ZIP code 74369

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,500. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74369 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,748

population

217.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74369 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74369

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74369. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Welch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74333 Bluejacket (8.4 mi) 67342 Edna (11.9 mi) 67336 Chetopa (14.4 mi) 74301 Vinita (16 mi) 67330 Altamont (18.4 mi) 74339 Commerce (19 mi) 74354 Miami (19.2 mi) 74072 S Coffeyville (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,748
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	217.05 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.9128
Longitude	-95.2126
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	55.5%	56.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	10.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,748

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$26,150

Per capita income

$133,700

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

13.0%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

578

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

102

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

101

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	423	24.2%
18 and over	1,325	75.8%
65 and over	427	24.4%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 17%

Two or more races 9.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,237	69.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	302	17%
Two or more races	172	9.7%
Hispanic or Latino	33	1.9%
Black or African American	18	1%
Other race	13	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	56.1%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.9%	32.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	10.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 16.2%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	16.2%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,700
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	13.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	12.1%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	14.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	41.9%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	345	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	75	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	201	30.2%
Households with children under 18	213	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	285	42.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	13.0%
Married	57.6%	53.0%
Separated	0.9%	1.2%
Widowed	1.6%	18.8%
Divorced	11.7%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	4.4%
Kindergarten	17	4.4%
Elementary school	182	46.8%
High school	96	24.7%
College / grad school	77	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Agriculture & mining 12.1%

Public administration 10.5%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Other services 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.1%
Government	29.0%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 13.0%

Under 18 years 19.1%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 29.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	29.0%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	21.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.3%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,632	93.4%
Spanish	9	0.6%
Other Indo-European	6	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,745	99.8%
Born in same state	1,745	99.8%
Born in different state	926	53.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	295	16.9%
French	93	5.3%
Arab	91	5.2%
English	21	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	21	1.2%
German	4	0.2%
Dutch	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74369

What city is ZIP code 74369 in?

ZIP code 74369 is primarily assigned to Welch, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74369 in?

ZIP code 74369 falls within Craig County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74369 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 74369 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74369?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74369?

The median home value in ZIP code 74369 is $133,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 74369?

ZIP code 74369 has an estimated population of 1,748 residents, with a density of 8 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 74369 in?

ZIP code 74369 observes the CST timezone.