City

Cherokee, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Alfalfa County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,708Population
💰$68,355Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.9%Hispanic: 7.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.3%Race
White88.9%
Hispanic7.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate315 (28.3%)
Some College143 (12.8%)
Associates214 (19.2%)
Bachelors99 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree341 (30.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 30.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College12.8%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate30.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,355 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$788/mo
Total Housing Units997
Vacant Units252

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
62%
About Cherokee, OK

Cherokee is a city in Oklahoma, located in Alfalfa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,708 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Cherokee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,355 is near the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Cherokee is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $788 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cherokee is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cherokee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73728 1,708 $68,355 $124,700 $788 6.4% 39.5% 75.0%