Zip code 74837: Cromwell, Oklahoma

Q: What city is zip code 74837?

74837 is assigned to Cromwell, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 74837 in?

74837 is in Seminole County, Oklahoma.

Q: What is the population of 74837?

About 153 people live in 74837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 74837?

The median household income in 74837 is $58,618.

Q: What zip codes are near 74837?

The closest zip codes to 74837 are 74859, 74829, 74884, 74868, 74883.

Residential delivery areaSeminole CountyCentral Time

Population

153

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$867/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

472 people/sq mi

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

About 74837

74837 is a small-town zip code in Cromwell, Oklahoma (Seminole County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 153 people live here, or 472 per square mile. The median resident is 50.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $58,618 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $74,500, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $867 a month.

50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.3 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 74837 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 153 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Residents 65 and older39.9%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%16th of 628 in OK
Average commute39.3 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min14th of 618 in OK
Median age50.5
95th
U.S. 38.9 · OK 3775th of 628 in OK
Homeownership rate89.2%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%75th of 623 in OK
Uninsured rate18.3%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%110th of 626 in OK
Poverty rate23.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%114th of 623 in OK
Housing vacancy12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · OK 12%419th of 624 in OK
Self-employed workers12.9%
82nd
U.S. 10% · OK 10.6%234th of 627 in OK
Bachelor's degree or higher49.5%
79th
U.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%25th of 628 in OK
Residents under 1824.2%
68th
U.S. 22% · OK 24%285th of 628 in OK
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%414th of 627 in OK
Diversity index53.4
58th
U.S. 61.4 · OK 58211th of 628 in OK
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%241st of 627 in OK
Work from home12.9%
51st
U.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%93rd of 628 in OK
Broadband access91.9%
48th
U.S. 91% · OK 88.9%123rd of 623 in OK
Rent-burdened renters50%
47th
U.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%154th of 603 in OK
Population density472/sq mi
32nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi93rd of 628 in OK
Median household income$58,618
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039310th of 606 in OK
Per capita income$27,258
12th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624433rd of 627 in OK
Median gross rent$867
11th
U.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014233rd of 546 in OK
Veterans2.6%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%588th of 628 in OK
Median earnings per worker$35,417
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779501st of 625 in OK
Foreign-born residents0.7%
4th
U.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%481st of 628 in OK
Population153
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,634604th of 628 in OK
Median home value$74,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800568th of 602 in OK
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%620th of 627 in OK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%603rd of 627 in OK
Income inequality (Gini)0.221
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467618th of 622 in OK

Measure	74837	Seminole	OK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in OK
Residents 65 and older	39.9%	18.4%	16.3%	17.2%	99th	16th of 628
Average commuteWeakness	39.3 min	24 min	22.4 min	26.4 min	97th	14th of 618
Median age	50.5	39.2	37	38.9	95th	75th of 628
Homeownership rateStrength	89.2%	71%	65.8%	65.2%	95th	75th of 623
Uninsured rateWeakness	18.3%	17.1%	12.9%	8.4%	93rd	110th of 626
Poverty rateWeakness	23.1%	21.7%	15.3%	12.5%	90th	114th of 623
Housing vacancy	12.9%	19%	12%	10.1%	82nd	419th of 624
Self-employed workers	12.9%	8.9%	10.6%	10%	82nd	234th of 627
Bachelor's degree or higher	49.5%	15.9%	28.3%	35.7%	79th	25th of 628
Residents under 18	24.2%	24.3%	24%	22%	68th	285th of 628
Government workers	16.1%	22.1%	17.7%	14.5%	66th	414th of 627
Diversity index	53.4	56.5	58	61.4	58th	211th of 628
Healthcare workers	9.7%	9%	9.6%	9.7%	53rd	241st of 627
Work from home	12.9%	8.1%	9.4%	15.1%	51st	93rd of 628
Broadband access	91.9%	80.7%	88.9%	91%	48th	123rd of 623
Rent-burdened renters	50%	46.5%	46.3%	51.1%	47th	154th of 603
Population density	472/sq mi	37/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	32nd	93rd of 628
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,618	$48,062	$65,039	$80,734	19th	310th of 606
Per capita incomeWeakness	$27,258	$25,225	$35,624	$44,673	12th	433rd of 627
Median gross rent	$867	$752	$1,014	$1,413	11th	233rd of 546
Veterans	2.6%	8.2%	7.9%	6.2%	11th	588th of 628
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,417	$37,979	$42,779	$49,666	9th	501st of 625
Foreign-born residents	0.7%	2.4%	6.4%	14.1%	4th	481st of 628
Population	153	23,494	4,028,634	334,922,499	1st	604th of 628
Median home value	$74,500	$99,500	$199,800	$332,700	1st	568th of 602
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.3%	5%	5.2%	1st	620th of 627
Tech workers	0%	0.8%	2.5%	3.8%	1st	603rd of 627
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.221	0.449	0.467	0.483	1st	618th of 622

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

16%

5–17

14%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

36%

65–74

75+

Median age

50.5

Under 18

24.2%

65 and over

39.9%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black0%
Hispanic8%
Asian0%
Native American31%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.7%

Diversity index

53.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 74
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 33.8%
Married couples: 17.6%
Living alone: 66.2%
Veterans (of adults): 2.6%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

$50–75k

64%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

74837

$58,618

Seminole Co.

$48,062

Oklahoma

$65,039

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$27,258

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

23.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.221

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

74837

$74,500

Seminole Co.

$99,500

Oklahoma

$199,800

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

74837

$867

Seminole Co.

$752

Oklahoma

$1,014

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 85
Owner-occupied: 89.2%
Vacant: 12.9%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 33.3%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

84%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

11%

20–29

11%

30–44

33%

45–59

11%

60+

26%

Average commute

39.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

26.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

16%

Construction and repair

13%

Transportation and moving

13%

Management

10%

Healthcare

10%

Production

10%

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Office and admin

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

23%

Manufacturing

16%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Construction

13%

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,417

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	74837	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,417	$74,888
Service	$20,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$26,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$56,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

19%

Some college

11%

Associate's

Bachelor's

49%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 91.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.5%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 18.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Cromwell
State: Oklahoma
County: Seminole County
Center point: 35.3431° N, 96.4561° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Cromwell48% of zip

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

Zip codes near 74837

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
74859	Okemah, OK	11 mi	5,671	$42,701	$130,500
74829	Boley, OK	11 mi	1,678	$29,583	$81,900
74884	Wewoka, OK	11 mi	5,474	$46,658	$88,600
74868	Seminole, OK	12 mi	12,543	$48,043	$119,700
74883	Wetumka, OK	14 mi	2,226	$41,696	$92,000
74860	Paden, OK	15 mi	1,664	$60,398	$138,500
74818	Seminole, OK · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
74833	Castle, OK	17 mi	574	$62,321	$179,200
74864	Prague, OK	18 mi	4,833	$65,304	$192,100
74840	Earlsboro, OK	18 mi	1,827	$54,191	$163,200
74830	Bowlegs, OK	18 mi	148	$53,750	$50,000
74880	Weleetka, OK	19 mi	1,840	$50,809	$85,300

Questions about 74837

What city is zip code 74837?

74837 is assigned to Cromwell, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 74837 in?

74837 is in Seminole County, Oklahoma.

What is the population of 74837?

About 153 people live in 74837, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 74837 in?

74837 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 74837?

The median household income in 74837 is $58,618.

What zip codes are near 74837?

The closest zip codes to 74837 are 74859, 74829, 74884, 74868, 74883.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 74837, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.