| City: | Avant, Oklahoma |
| County: | Osage County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:21:37 AM |
| Population: | 296 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 539 / 918 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4846, -96.0786 |
| Land Area: | 0.63 sq mi |
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Avant is a small rural community in Osage County, Oklahoma, about 9 miles north of Skiatook in the Tulsa metropolitan area. With just 296 residents spread across 109 households, it's the kind of place where neighbors know each other by name. The community sits in Osage County, historically Osage Nation territory, and about 14% of residents identify as American Indian.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. Residents must use the Avant post office for all mail services. The post office maintains 127 PO Boxes for 109 households, an adoption rate of 117%. That extra capacity serves people from surrounding rural areas who also depend on the Avant post office as their closest option. Two rural carrier routes handle delivery to addresses outside the immediate town.
Avant is a working-class community with strong ties to the transportation industry. A remarkable 97 workers (about two-thirds of the workforce) are employed in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. The median household income of $60,417 sits near the national average, but home values are modest at $68,300. Mobile homes account for about 45% of all housing units. Homeownership runs high at 91%, typical of small Oklahoma towns.
Street names tell the story of a simple grid town: E 3rd St, W 2nd St, and Havens Ave. County Road 2230 connects residents to the surrounding countryside. The median age of 37.6 years suggests a mix of working families and retirees. Over 28% of workers work from home, an unusually high rate that may reflect remote work arrangements or home-based businesses in this rural setting.
Simple grid street pattern typical of small Oklahoma towns, with county road connections to rural surroundings.
ZIP Code 74001 has 296 residents and 109 households (average 2.72 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, about the same as the state (37.3) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.9% male and 54.1% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.4%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (13.5%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 296Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 258Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 469.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 109Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $85,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 334 | 347 | 430 | 393 | 367 | 315 | 305 | 306 | 315 | 373 | 320 | 286 | 281 | 258 |
| Decennial Census | 367 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 296 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.6
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 38.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 |
| Female | 20 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 26 | 14 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 10 |
| White: | 232 | 83.75% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.44% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 40 | 14.44% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 136 | 45.95% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 160 | 54.05% | 38.8 years |
| Total: | 296 | 100% | 37.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 258 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 258 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 258 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $68,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $29,792 (76.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,000. Family households earn a median of $81,250 versus $31,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,687). By gender, male median income is $53,125 and female is $41,429, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,696 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is edges past the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,958 | $34,583 | $31,667 | $27,045 | $31,094 | $34,583 | $36,786 | $37,031 | $38,750 | $48,750 | $52,708 | $57,679 | $60,417 | $68,750 |
| Median Family Income | $58,250 | $61,250 | $60,625 | $39,375 | $46,250 | $46,667 | $39,531 | $38,750 | $39,688 | $52,188 | $54,375 | $63,125 | $73,750 | $81,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,841 | $22,292 | $21,250 | $22,188 | $17,500 | $19,219 | $18,594 | $23,750 | $29,375 | $30,000 | $0 | $27,813 | $30,313 | $31,563 |
| Median Male Income | $31,696 | $32,273 | $35,341 | $36,094 | $36,750 | $44,375 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $38,958 | $42,500 | $47,000 | $52,500 | $53,125 |
| Median Female Income | $30,500 | $33,281 | $32,125 | $31,563 | $31,667 | $31,705 | $31,477 | $32,500 | $30,417 | $40,046 | $36,875 | $39,375 | $37,813 | $41,429 |
| Employed: | 136 | 66.02% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 33.98% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 19.12% |
| Service: | 23 | 16.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 25 | 18.38% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 10.29% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 48 | 35.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 136 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $85,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $48,300 (131.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $575 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $494. Of occupied housing, owners make up 94.23% (45.92% with a mortgage, 54.08% free-and-clear) and renters 5.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.61%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $36,700 | $30,000 | $37,500 | $33,900 | $44,200 | $49,400 | $55,600 | $49,500 | $54,300 | $69,100 | $64,000 | $75,000 | $68,300 | $85,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 16.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $707 | $638 | $583 | $588 | $583 | $567 | $506 | $494 | $495 | $563 | $638 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 45 | 43.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 50.96% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 5.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 79.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 20.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 73 | 55.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 44.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 24.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 10.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 4.81% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 3.21% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 85 | 45.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 47 | 25.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 4.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 16.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.53% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 172 | 91.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 32 | 17.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 143 | 49.65% |
| Public Insurance: | 83 | 28.82% |
| No Insurance: | 62 | 21.53% |
| Total: | 288 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 226 | 78.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.5% | 17.0% | 25.5% | 29.9% | 25.3% | 17.1% | 16.1% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 6.8% | 14.1% | 10.0% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 9.62% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 7.69% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 32.69% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 17.31% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 47 | 90.38% |
ZIP Code 74001 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 28 people with an annual payroll of $604,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 139Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $144,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $604,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 28Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74001 is located in Osage County, Oklahoma, within the Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46140) and Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 937,478 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 74001. It covers 0.63 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tulsa, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 937,478Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tulsa, OK MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.63 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.031 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 34116.73 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4003500Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Avant town; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 74001 is in the Avant Public School, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.