74471 ZIP Code — Welling, OK

Cherokee County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74471 is located in Welling, Oklahoma, within Cherokee County. It covers approximately 46.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,378 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,810) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,378

population

46.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Welling	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74464 Tahlequah (9 mi) 74451 Park Hill (10.7 mi) 74427 Cookson (11.1 mi) 74457 Proctor (11.1 mi) 74931 Bunch (11.6 mi) 74960 Stilwell (12 mi) 74965 Westville (15.2 mi) 74441 Hulbert (17.7 mi) 74434 Fort Gibson (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,378
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	46.01 sq mi
Water area	1.34 sq mi
Latitude	35.8564
Longitude	-94.8588
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918/539

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,378

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$43,810

Median household income

$28,168

Per capita income

$112,500

Median home value

$621

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

560

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

114

45–54

104

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	285	20.7%
18 and over	1,093	79.3%
65 and over	247	17.9%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 30.9%

Two or more races 16.9%

Asian 1.1%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	692	50.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	427	30.9%
Two or more races	234	16.9%
Asian	15	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	56.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	31.7%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.5%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.6%	2.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$43,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.2%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 1.9%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,500
Median rent / month	$621
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	24.2%
3 bedrooms	54.8%
4 bedrooms	11.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	29.6%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	35.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.4%
Electricity	35.6%
Propane / LP gas	30.2%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	292	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.4%
Male householder, no spouse	93	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	127	24.7%
Households with children under 18	146	28.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	189	36.8%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.5%	18.1%
Married	56.5%	55.6%
Separated	0.8%	1.0%
Widowed	2.5%	13.1%
Divorced	4.8%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	7.9%
Kindergarten	13	4.1%
Elementary school	168	52.8%
High school	86	27.0%
College / grad school	26	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Construction 17.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Public administration 9.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.0%

Manufacturing 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Professional & management 5.0%

Other services 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.2%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.7%
Government	27.2%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.8%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	1.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 27.6%

Under 18 years 31.9%

18 and over 26.4%

Married-couple families 20.5%

Female-led households 85.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.9%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	25.5%
Uninsured under 19	21.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,331	96.6%
Spanish	12	0.9%
Other Indo-European	12	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,364	99.0%
Born in same state	1,364	99.0%
Born in different state	1,029	74.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	14	1.0%
Not a US citizen	3	21.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	104	7.5%
Italian	96	7%
Arab	60	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	1.4%
Polish	10	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	86.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74471

What city is ZIP code 74471 in?

ZIP code 74471 is primarily assigned to Welling, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74471 in?

ZIP code 74471 falls within Cherokee County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74471?

28% of residents in ZIP code 74471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74471 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 74471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 74471 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 74471 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74471 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 74471 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74471 in?

ZIP code 74471 observes the CST timezone.