City

Tahlequah, OK

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cherokee County  ·  Oklahoma

👥30,990Population
💰$51,362Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$169,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.3%Hispanic: 9.7%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 12.8%Race
White41.3%
Hispanic9.7%
Black1.6%
Asian0.8%
Other12.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
17%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma220 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,579 (26.3%)
Some College2,800 (16.1%)
Associates3,033 (17.4%)
Bachelors1,034 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree5,751 (33%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 26.3%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad26.3%
Some College16.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.9%Renter: 44.1%Tenure
Owner55.9%
Renter44.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,362 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$169,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units13,502
Vacant Units1,656

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Tahlequah, OK

Tahlequah is a city in Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 30,990 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Tahlequah is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,362 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Tahlequah is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $793 per month.

The population of Tahlequah is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.3%.

Tahlequah, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Tahlequah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74464 30,990 $51,362 $169,700 $793 6.1% 39.0% 55.9%