City

Checotah, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  McIntosh County  ·  Oklahoma

👥9,482Population
💰$47,832Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.6%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 2.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 12.3%Race
White61.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Black2.9%
Asian1.5%
Other12.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,541 (41.1%)
Some College919 (14.9%)
Associates1,079 (17.5%)
Bachelors605 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree987 (16%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,832 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units5,465
Vacant Units1,766

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Checotah, OK

Checotah is a city in Oklahoma, located in McIntosh County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,482 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Checotah is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,832 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Checotah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $710 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Checotah is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (61.62%).

Checotah, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Checotah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74426 9,482 $47,832 $118,800 $710 4.5% 25.8% 77.1%