County

Coal County, OK

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥5,257Population
💰$47,889Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$94,559Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 21%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic5.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.8%
Other21.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,251 (41.9%)
Some College513 (17.2%)
Associates443 (14.8%)
Bachelors255 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree516 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 41.9%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad41.9%
Some College17.2%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.2%Renter: 29.8%Tenure
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,889 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$94,559 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units2,525
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Coal County, OK

Coal County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,257 residents. With a median age of 40.23, it is a middle-aged county.

Coal County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,889 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Coal County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $94,559 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $707. Homeownership rates are high at 70.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Coal County are majority White (65.25%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Coal County, OK is a working-class area in Oklahoma. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Coal County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
74534 Centrahoma 141 $23,500 $86,300 — 3.6% 8.4%
74535 Clarita 94 $30,139 $91,500 — 0.0% 28.3%
74538 Coalgate 3,933 $48,824 $93,800 $670 6.2% 27.3%
74556 Lehigh 283 $55,577 $140,600 $750 12.0% 25.3%
74572 Tupelo 806 $46,964 $83,900 $875 4.4% 21.9%

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