Zip code 74422: Boynton, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 74422
74422 is a rural zip code in Boynton, Oklahoma (Muskogee County), covering 81 sq mi of land. About 841 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 46.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $46,563 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,125 a month.
28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37.4 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; healthcare; and sales.
How 74422 compares
- 96thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%61st of 623 in OK
- Average commute37.4 min95thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min19th of 618 in OK
- Median age46.991stU.S. 38.9 · OK 37113th of 628 in OK
- Uninsured rate16.3%91stWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%179th of 626 in OK
- Healthcare workers12.3%83rdU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%96th of 627 in OK
- Residents under 1825.9%81stU.S. 22% · OK 24%184th of 628 in OK
- Government workers19.1%81stU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%308th of 627 in OK
- Housing vacancy11.2%76thU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%471st of 624 in OK
- Veterans7.2%69thU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%327th of 628 in OK
- 69thU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%345th of 627 in OK
- Diversity index58.268thU.S. 61.4 · OK 58132nd of 628 in OK
- 67thU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%291st of 628 in OK
- Work from home12.7%50thU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%100th of 628 in OK
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%307th of 627 in OK
- 41stU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%131st of 628 in OK
- Median gross rent$1,12530thU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,01459th of 546 in OK
- 26thU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467410th of 622 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$41,07125thU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779291st of 625 in OK
- Per capita income$30,64920thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624298th of 627 in OK
- Poverty rate4.9%11thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%592nd of 623 in OK
- Median household income$46,5636thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039519th of 606 in OK
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%426th of 627 in OK
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%510th of 603 in OK
- Population8411stU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634425th of 628 in OK
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi448th of 628 in OK
- Broadband access62.3%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%607th of 623 in OK
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%600th of 628 in OK
| Measure | 74422 | Muskogee | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeownership rateStrength | 90% | 66.5% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 61st of 623 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 37.4 min | 22.1 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 19th of 618 | |
| Median age | 46.9 | 37.9 | 37 | 38.9 | 113th of 628 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 16.3% | 13.9% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 179th of 626 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 96th of 627 | |
| Residents under 18 | 25.9% | 24.4% | 24% | 22% | 184th of 628 | |
| Government workers | 19.1% | 23.1% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 308th of 627 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.2% | 12.3% | 12% | 10.1% | 471st of 624 | |
| Veterans | 7.2% | 8.8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 327th of 628 | |
| Self-employed workers | 11% | 9.1% | 10.6% | 10% | 345th of 627 | |
| Diversity index | 58.2 | 65.7 | 58 | 61.4 | 132nd of 628 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 291st of 628 | |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 8.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 100th of 628 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5% | 5.2% | 307th of 627 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28% | 18.8% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 131st of 628 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,125 | $849 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 59th of 546 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.408 | 0.442 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 410th of 622 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,071 | $39,603 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 291st of 625 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,649 | $26,897 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 298th of 627 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.9% | 19.1% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 592nd of 623 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $46,563 | $53,619 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 519th of 606 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 426th of 627 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 20% | 48.7% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 510th of 603 | |
| Population | 841 | 66,444 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 425th of 628 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 82/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 448th of 628 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 62.3% | 79.4% | 88.9% | 91% | 607th of 623 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.7% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 600th of 628 |
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
- White57%
- Black29%
- Hispanic0.8%
- Asian0%
- Native American11%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 350
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 55.7%
- Married couples
- 44.9%
- Living alone
- 38.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.2%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 394
- Owner-occupied
- 90%
- Vacant
- 11.2%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 5.4
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 20%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20%
- Home value to income
- —
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 | 74422 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,550 | $74,888 |
| Service | $7,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $36,250 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $41,232 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $21,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 10.3%
- Households with broadband
- 62.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 44%
- No internet access
- 15.4%
- Without health insurance
- 16.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Boynton
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Muskogee County
- Center point
- 35.6432° N, 95.6903° W
- Land area
- 81 sq mi
- Water area
- 1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
74422 spans 2 counties
- Muskogee County57% of land
- Okmulgee County43% of land
Zip codes near 74422
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74468 | Wainwright, OK | 5.4 mi | $66,875 |
| 74428 | Council Hill, OK | 6.9 mi | $57,636 |
| 74445 | Morris, OK | 7.8 mi | $67,875 |
| 74438 | Hitchita, OK | 9.8 mi | $42,656 |
| 74436 | Haskell, OK | 11 mi | $62,723 |
| 74463 | Taft, OK | 12 mi | $32,000 |
| 74450 | Oktaha, OK | 13 mi | $50,446 |
| 74459 | Rentiesville, OK | 14 mi | $60,000 |
| 74401 | Muskogee, OK | 14 mi | $42,294 |
| 74426 | Checotah, OK | 16 mi | $48,592 |
| 74454 | Porter, OK | 17 mi | $61,955 |
| 74458 | Redbird, OK | 18 mi | — |
Questions about 74422
What city is zip code 74422?
74422 is assigned to Boynton, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 74422 in?
74422 is mostly in Muskogee County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 74422?
About 841 people live in 74422, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 74422 in?
74422 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 74422?
The median household income in 74422 is $46,563.
What zip codes are near 74422?
The closest zip codes to 74422 are 74468, 74428, 74445, 74438, 74436.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 74422, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.