74426 ZIP Code
Checotah, Oklahoma
December 23, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 74426 |
| City/Town: | Checotah |
| County: | McIntosh |
| State: | Oklahoma |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,131 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,533 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,109 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,287 |
| Median Home Value: | $106,500 |
| Land Area: | 220.6 sq miles
571.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 27.9 sq miles
72.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 35.4455, -95.5293 |
Population Information (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,131 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,460 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,671 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 595 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 445 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 446 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 437 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 491 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,123 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,044 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 924 | 10.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 779 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 633 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,244 | 13.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 720 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 250 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $106,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $693 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,287 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,469 | 65.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,818 | 34.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,666 | 76.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 803 | 23.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,717 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 267 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 558 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,989 | 44.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,350 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 487 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 735 | 10.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 331 | 4.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (74426 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,533 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $62,900 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $61,399 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,109 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,451 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,290 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 150 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,095 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,405 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 566 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 296 | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,858 | 64.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 255 | 2.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,399 | 15.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 131 | 1.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 63 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,425 | 15.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 232 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 450 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 418 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (74426 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 394 | 11.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 391 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 325 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 531 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 615 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 393 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 328 | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 157 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 111 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (74426 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,568 | 78.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 202 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 36 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 297 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (74426 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 148 | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 279 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 281 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 37 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 583 | 17.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 303 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 2 | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 76 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 298 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 712 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 284 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 189 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 98 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,829 | 74.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,105 | 45.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,135 | 45.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,239 | 24.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (74426 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,054 | 59.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,681 | 48.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 937 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 271 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 708 | 20.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (74426 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,230 | 61.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 18 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 32 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 56 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 41 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 8 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,872 | 35.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 30 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (74426 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 386 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 797 | 15.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 867 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 771 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,306 | 24.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 330 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 445 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 220 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 158 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (74426 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 86 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 300 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,498 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,997 | 56.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 400 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 6 | 0.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (74426 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,006 | 29.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 699 | 20.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,677 | 48.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 50 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (74426 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 227 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,121 | 32.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,171 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 950 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (74426 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 549 | 20.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 701 | 26.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 477 | 17.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 319 | 12.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 456 | 17.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 136 | 5.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 15 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (74426 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,077 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $377 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $693 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,469 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,544 | 44.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 506 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 770 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,027 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 942 | 27.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,481 | 42.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (74426 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,704 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,057 | 28.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,776 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 581 | 15.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 850 | 22.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (74426 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,529 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 87 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 96 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 678 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 431 | 28.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 237 | 15.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,337 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 813 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 9,068 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,914 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 37 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 987 | 51.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 890 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (74426 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,426 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 658 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 322 | 48.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 335 | 50.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 91 | 13.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (74426 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,003 | 98.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 96 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 128 | 133.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 128 | 133.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 128 | 133.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 45 | 46.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 59 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 10.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (74426 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,536 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 8,209 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 327 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 93 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 115 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 113 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (74426 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,469 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,075 | 88.6% | 89.4% |
Checotah, OK74426