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County ProfileOK

Cherokee County

Population: 47,078 · 8 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
47,078
People
Median age
37.3
Housing
Total households
18,698
Income
Median household income
$53,218
Housing
Total housing units
22,363
Employment
Employment rate
53.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
29.2%
Healthcare
Insured population
81.8%
County details
Local time 04:21:39(CT)
NameCherokee
Total ZIP codes8total
ZIP codes (by type)
6 Standard2 PO Box
Area code539, 918
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates35.9043668, -94.9967964
Land area749.1 sq miles(1,940.2 km²)

Map of Cherokee county, Oklahoma with ZIP codes

Map of Cherokee County, Oklahoma and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Cherokee County

Compare the largest cities in Cherokee County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
Tahlequah16,209$49,5812ZIPs
Park Hill3,193$47,0641ZIPs
Moodys854$49,3551ZIPs
Cookson826$49,9831ZIPs
Peggs789$61,7311ZIPs
Welling781$47,1351ZIPs
Hulbert483$28,7501ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Cherokee County

Review the most populated postal areas across Cherokee County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
74464Tahlequah$51,26231,256
74441Hulbert$52,7585,245
74451Park Hill$59,8733,613
74471Welling$45,9481,463
74427Cookson$50,0891,250
74452Peggs$57,250424
74444Moodys
74465Tahlequah

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS