Zip code 74016: Chelsea, Oklahoma

Q: What city is zip code 74016?

74016 is assigned to Chelsea, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 74016 in?

74016 is mostly in Rogers County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 74016?

About 5,891 people live in 74016, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 74016?

The median household income in 74016 is $60,671.

Q: What zip codes are near 74016?

The closest zip codes to 74016 are 74332, 74031, 74330, 74017, 74301.

Residential delivery areaRogers CountyCentral Time

Population

5,891

Median household income

$61K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$122K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$837/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

144 sq mi

41 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 74016

74016 is a rural zip code in Chelsea, Oklahoma (Rogers County), covering 144 sq mi of land. About 5,891 people live here, or 41 per square mile. The median resident is 38.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,671 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $121,500, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $837 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and office and administrative support.

How 74016 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate10.3%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%43rd of 627 in OK
Uninsured rate20%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%87th of 626 in OK
Average commute35.3 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min31st of 618 in OK
Housing vacancy16.6%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · OK 12%287th of 624 in OK
Veterans8.1%
78th
U.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%253rd of 628 in OK
Self-employed workers11.7%
75th
U.S. 10% · OK 10.6%295th of 627 in OK
Poverty rate15.7%
72nd
U.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%331st of 623 in OK
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%294th of 628 in OK
Diversity index56.1
64th
U.S. 61.4 · OK 58166th of 628 in OK
Healthcare workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%203rd of 627 in OK
Homeownership rate70.5%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%443rd of 623 in OK
Government workers13.6%
49th
U.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%478th of 627 in OK
Work from home12.3%
48th
U.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%108th of 628 in OK
Residents under 1821.7%
46th
U.S. 22% · OK 24%393rd of 628 in OK
Median age38.2
44th
U.S. 38.9 · OK 37405th of 628 in OK
Income inequality (Gini)0.417
34th
U.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467377th of 622 in OK
Median household income$60,671
21st
U.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039271st of 606 in OK
Per capita income$29,626
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624338th of 627 in OK
Median earnings per worker$37,803
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779401st of 625 in OK
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%266th of 628 in OK
Rent-burdened renters37.8%
12th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%356th of 603 in OK
Population5,891
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634172nd of 628 in OK
Median gross rent$837
9th
U.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014275th of 546 in OK
Bachelor's degree or higher13.8%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%466th of 628 in OK
Population density41/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi260th of 628 in OK
Tech workers0.5%
6th
U.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%393rd of 627 in OK
Median home value$121,500
5th
U.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800395th of 602 in OK
Broadband access78.7%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%477th of 623 in OK

Measure	74016	Rogers	OK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OK
Unemployment rateWeakness	10.3%	4.7%	5%	5.2%	95th	43rd of 627
Uninsured rateWeakness	20%	11%	12.9%	8.4%	95th	87th of 626
Average commuteWeakness	35.3 min	25.7 min	22.4 min	26.4 min	92nd	31st of 618
Housing vacancy	16.6%	6.9%	12%	10.1%	89th	287th of 624
Veterans	8.1%	9%	7.9%	6.2%	78th	253rd of 628
Self-employed workers	11.7%	10.9%	10.6%	10%	75th	295th of 627
Poverty rate	15.7%	8.9%	15.3%	12.5%	72nd	331st of 623
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	17.2%	16.3%	17.2%	66th	294th of 628
Diversity index	56.1	49.6	58	61.4	64th	166th of 628
Healthcare workers	10.2%	9.4%	9.6%	9.7%	61st	203rd of 627
Homeownership rate	70.5%	77.8%	65.8%	65.2%	55th	443rd of 623
Government workers	13.6%	14.3%	17.7%	14.5%	49th	478th of 627
Work from home	12.3%	11.5%	9.4%	15.1%	48th	108th of 628
Residents under 18	21.7%	23.2%	24%	22%	46th	393rd of 628
Median age	38.2	39.1	37	38.9	44th	405th of 628
Income inequality (Gini)	0.417	0.423	0.467	0.483	34th	377th of 622
Median household income	$60,671	$80,067	$65,039	$80,734	21st	271st of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,626	$39,930	$35,624	$44,673	18th	338th of 627
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,803	$47,977	$42,779	$49,666	16th	401st of 625
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	2.9%	6.4%	14.1%	15th	266th of 628
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.8%	42%	46.3%	51.1%	12th	356th of 603
Population	5,891	98,610	4,028,634	334,922,499	10th	172nd of 628
Median gross rent	$837	$1,047	$1,014	$1,413	9th	275th of 546
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.8%	26.7%	28.3%	35.7%	7th	466th of 628
Population density	41/sq mi	146/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	260th of 628
Tech workers	0.5%	2.6%	2.5%	3.8%	6th	393rd of 627
Median home value	$121,500	$240,500	$199,800	$332,700	5th	395th of 602
Broadband accessWeakness	78.7%	90.6%	88.9%	91%	3rd	477th of 623

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

14%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

11%

35–44

12%

45–54

11%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.2

Under 18

21.7%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White61%
Black0.2%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
Native American22%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial11%

Diversity index

56.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,268
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.4%
Married couples: 45.9%
Living alone: 25.7%
Veterans (of adults): 8.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

28%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

74016

$60,671

Rogers Co.

$80,067

Oklahoma

$65,039

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,626

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.417

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

74016

$121,500

Rogers Co.

$240,500

Oklahoma

$199,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

74016

$837

Rogers Co.

$1,047

Oklahoma

$1,014

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.4%

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,719
Owner-occupied: 70.5%
Vacant: 16.6%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.3%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10%

10–19

13%

20–29

17%

30–44

22%

45–59

18%

60+

20%

Average commute

35.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

10.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Transportation and moving

14%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

10%

Production

10%

Sales

Management

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Food service

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Computer and math

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.5%

Police and fire

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Construction

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Retail

10%

Other services

Education

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Information

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$37,803

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	74016	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,181	$74,888
Service	$21,399	$26,804
Sales and office	$34,926	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,650	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,944	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

47%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 78.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 41.9%
No internet access: 19%
Without health insurance: 20%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Chelsea
State: Oklahoma
County: Rogers County
Center point: 36.5452° N, 95.4513° W
Land area: 144 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

74016 spans 4 counties

Rogers County61% of land
Mayes County16% of land
Nowata County12% of land
Craig County11% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Bushyhead (unincorporated)4% of zip
Chelsea1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 74016

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
74332	Big Cabin, OK	7.5 mi	1,690	$60,781	$167,500
74031	Foyil, OK · PO box	8.5 mi	—	—	—
74330	Adair, OK	13 mi	2,353	$67,781	$196,500
74017	Claremore, OK	13 mi	29,206	$65,368	$201,700
74301	Vinita, OK	15 mi	11,244	$52,211	$144,100
74048	Nowata, OK	15 mi	5,559	$52,888	$132,800
74018	Claremore, OK · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
74080	Talala, OK	17 mi	3,003	$91,042	$287,500
74053	Oologah, OK	18 mi	5,375	$90,494	$239,200
74361	Pryor, OK	18 mi	17,612	$58,681	$218,100
74019	Claremore, OK	20 mi	21,023	$84,342	$242,000
74027	Delaware, OK	21 mi	759	$48,375	$141,700

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Questions about 74016

What city is zip code 74016?

74016 is assigned to Chelsea, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 74016 in?

74016 is mostly in Rogers County, but it extends into 3 other counties.

What is the population of 74016?

About 5,891 people live in 74016, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 74016 in?

74016 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 74016?

The median household income in 74016 is $60,671.

What zip codes are near 74016?

The closest zip codes to 74016 are 74332, 74031, 74330, 74017, 74301.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 74016, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.