City

Sallisaw, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Sequoyah County  ·  Oklahoma

👥14,299Population
💰$52,243Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$124,800Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓30.7%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 12%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%
Other12.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads30.7% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma217 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,679 (31.6%)
Some College1,568 (18.5%)
Associates1,412 (16.6%)
Bachelors1,104 (13%)
Graduate Degree1,504 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College18.5%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,243 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$124,800 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$854/mo
Total Housing Units6,353
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Sallisaw, OK

Sallisaw is a city in Oklahoma, located in Sequoyah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,299 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Sallisaw is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,243 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Sallisaw is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $854 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sallisaw is moderately educated. 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (59.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sallisaw
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74955 14,299 $52,243 $124,800 $854 4.9% 30.7% 66.6%