City

Cookson, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Oklahoma

👥1,332Population
💰$62,917Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂56.1Median Age
🏠$118,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 15.6%Race
White74.7%
Asian0.5%
Other15.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
2%
25–44
15%
45–64
46%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
HS Graduate359 (34.5%)
Some College124 (11.9%)
Associates195 (18.7%)
Bachelors52 (5%)
Graduate Degree311 (29.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College11.9%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.7%Renter: 9.3%Tenure
Owner90.7%
Renter9.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,917 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$118,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units1,244
Vacant Units634

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Cookson, OK

Cookson is a city in Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,332 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.1 years.

Economically, Cookson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,917 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cookson 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 $797 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cookson is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cookson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74427 1,332 $62,917 $118,800 $797 0.0% 34.9% 90.7%