Zip code 74344: Grove, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 74344
74344 is a small-town zip code in Grove, Oklahoma (Delaware County), covering 90 sq mi of land. About 14,876 people live here, or 166 per square mile. The median resident is 52.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $58,125 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $221,400, or 3.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $950 a month.
25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 74344 compares
- Median age52.397thU.S. 38.9 · OK 3751st of 628 in OK
- 97thU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%42nd of 628 in OK
- 96thU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%92nd of 627 in OK
- Housing vacancy22.5%95thU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%151st of 624 in OK
- Veterans11.4%93rdU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%104th of 628 in OK
- 77thU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467109th of 622 in OK
- Poverty rate16.3%74thU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%312th of 623 in OK
- Uninsured rate10.1%71stU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%439th of 626 in OK
- Homeownership rate74.4%65thU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%385th of 623 in OK
- Healthcare workers10.5%65thU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%171st of 627 in OK
- Per capita income$38,07244thU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624121st of 627 in OK
- Government workers12.7%42ndU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%503rd of 627 in OK
- Average commute24.7 min41stU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min310th of 618 in OK
- Diversity index43.441stU.S. 61.4 · OK 58380th of 628 in OK
- 34thU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%174th of 628 in OK
- Broadband access89.5%31stU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%193rd of 623 in OK
- 30thU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%224th of 603 in OK
- Work from home9.1%29thU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%218th of 628 in OK
- Median home value$221,40026thU.S. $332,700 · OK $199,80092nd of 602 in OK
- 24thU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%397th of 627 in OK
- Population14,87623rdU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,63490th of 628 in OK
- Residents under 1818.2%20thU.S. 22% · OK 24%514th of 628 in OK
- Population density166/sq mi19thU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi147th of 628 in OK
- Median household income$58,12518thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039320th of 606 in OK
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014150th of 546 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$36,31312thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779460th of 625 in OK
- 8thU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%378th of 628 in OK
- Tech workers0.6%7thU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%363rd of 627 in OK
| Measure | 74344 | Delaware | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 | 46.9 | 37 | 38.9 | 51st of 628 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 31.2% | 25.7% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 42nd of 628 | |
| Self-employed workers | 18.3% | 16.2% | 10.6% | 10% | 92nd of 627 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.5% | 29.7% | 12% | 10.1% | 151st of 624 | |
| Veterans | 11.4% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 104th of 628 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.473 | 0.475 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 109th of 622 | |
| Poverty rate | 16.3% | 19% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 312th of 623 | |
| Uninsured rate | 10.1% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 439th of 626 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.4% | 77.1% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 385th of 623 | |
| Healthcare workers | 10.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 171st of 627 | |
| Per capita income | $38,072 | $36,971 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 121st of 627 | |
| Government workers | 12.7% | 15.1% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 503rd of 627 | |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 28.6 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 310th of 618 | |
| Diversity index | 43.4 | 56 | 58 | 61.4 | 380th of 628 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.1% | 19.9% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 174th of 628 | |
| Broadband access | 89.5% | 85.9% | 88.9% | 91% | 193rd of 623 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 45.4% | 44.5% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 224th of 603 | |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 218th of 628 | |
| Median home value | $221,400 | $175,300 | $199,800 | $332,700 | 92nd of 602 | |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5% | 5.2% | 397th of 627 | |
| Population | 14,876 | 41,279 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 90th of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.2% | 19.8% | 24% | 22% | 514th of 628 | |
| Population density | 166/sq mi | 56/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 147th of 628 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $58,125 | $56,676 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 320th of 606 | |
| Median gross rent | $950 | $913 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 150th of 546 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,313 | $35,746 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 460th of 625 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.3% | 1.9% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 378th of 628 | |
| Tech workers | 0.6% | 1% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 363rd of 627 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White74%
- Black0.4%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American11%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other0.5%
- Multiracial9%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,820
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 62.2%
- Married couples
- 47.4%
- Living alone
- 30.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,795
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Vacant
- 22.5%
- Median year built
- 1990
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 45.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 15.5%
- Home value to income
- 3.8× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 74344 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,255 | $74,888 |
| Service | $19,080 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,546 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $42,188 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $34,947 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.4%
- Households with broadband
- 89.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.3%
- No internet access
- 8.4%
- Without health insurance
- 10.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Grove
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Delaware County
- Center point
- 36.5955° N, 94.7407° W
- Land area
- 90 sq mi
- Water area
- 18 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
74344 spans 2 counties
- Delaware County97% of land
- Ottawa County3% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Grove10% of zip
- Cayuga (unincorporated)8% of zip
- Dodge (unincorporated)7% of zip
- Copeland (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 74344
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74345 | Grove, OK · PO box | 0.8 mi | — |
| 64863 | South West City, MO | 9.1 mi | $58,906 |
| 64868 | Tiff City, MO | 9.5 mi | $87,750 |
| 74343 | Fairland, OK | 11 mi | $47,829 |
| 74346 | Jay, OK | 11 mi | $49,556 |
| 74370 | Wyandotte, OK | 11 mi | $52,535 |
| 74331 | Afton, OK | 12 mi | $61,272 |
| 74342 | Eucha, OK | 16 mi | $57,321 |
| 72768 | Sulphur Springs, AR | 16 mi | $60,096 |
| 64831 | Anderson, MO | 16 mi | $63,254 |
| 64847 | Lanagan, MO | 17 mi | $37,273 |
| 74349 | Ketchum, OK | 17 mi | $53,370 |
Zip codes like 74344 elsewhere
Questions about 74344
What city is zip code 74344?
74344 is assigned to Grove, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 74344 in?
74344 is mostly in Delaware County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 74344?
About 14,876 people live in 74344, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 74344 in?
74344 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 74344?
The median household income in 74344 is $58,125.
What zip codes are near 74344?
The closest zip codes to 74344 are 74345, 64863, 64868, 74343, 74346.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 74344, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.