ZIP Code 74369 in Welch, OK

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Welch, Oklahoma
County:Craig County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:50:56 PM
Population:1,767 [See All]
Area Codes:918 / 539
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:36.9128, -95.2126
Land Area:217.051 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 74369 has 1,767 residents and 683 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 45.2 years, significantly older than the state (37.3) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (18.3%, much higher than the state average of 8.4% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,767Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,729Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:1,590Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:8.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$56,012Source: Census ACS
Households:683Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$137,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.89Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,8081,8201,9361,9081,9802,0552,0512,0472,0111,9581,8311,7481,729
Decennial Census1,803------------------1,767------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.2

Male Median Age: 43.1

Female Median Age: 46.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male586259754250374243606168806338411612
Female556454413145372955515278795639402826
Total113126113116739574719811111314615911977814438
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,23775.33%
Black:60.37%
Hispanic:*462.80%
Asian:40.24%
American Indian:32419.73%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:251.52%
Total:1,642100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:90751.33%43.1 years
Females:86048.67%46.5 years
Total:1,767100%45.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,72399.65%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:20.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:40.23%
Total Population:1,729100%
Total Native Population:1,72599.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:40.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $56,012, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $9,541 (20.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,912. Family households earn a median of $65,735 versus $29,413 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,322). By gender, male median income is $51,500 and female is $45,833, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,667 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,471$45,833$47,500$40,536$43,819$45,664$46,316$47,083$49,100$45,170$48,698$52,500$56,012
Median Family Income$50,476$50,651$52,652$51,111$49,135$50,667$50,781$50,694$52,586$53,542$58,047$62,232$65,735
Median NonFamily Income$29,375$31,793$29,107$25,313$28,750$19,464$18,750$21,625$30,000$26,369$26,682$29,167$29,413
Median Male Income$39,167$40,045$35,536$36,458$34,464$36,477$37,250$39,844$40,486$40,694$43,750$49,886$51,500
Median Female Income$30,650$30,240$31,836$31,821$31,367$31,458$31,964$31,215$31,603$37,396$42,639$37,000$45,833
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:64646.47%
Unemployed:352.52%
Not In Labor Force:70951.01%
Total:1,390100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:26641.18%
Service:9114.09%
Sales and Office:9915.33%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:9614.86%
Production, transportation, and material moving:9414.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:646100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $137,000, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $54,600 (66.26%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,100. The median gross rent is $675, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $387 (134.38%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.28% (38.29% with a mortgage, 61.71% free-and-clear) and renters 25.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.92%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.49%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$82,400$79,300$85,700$81,500$93,200$95,800$96,700$106,100$116,900$101,800$119,600$133,700$137,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4526.47%
$500 to $999:7242.35%
$1,000 to $1,499:169.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:21.18%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3520.59%
Total:170100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$288$289$450$558$640$645$648$717$696$667$690$755$675
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):18828.44%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):30345.84%
Renter Occupied:17025.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:661100%

Occupied Housing Units:66189.08%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8110.92%
Total Housing Units:742100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:59580.19%
Multi-Family Units:435.80%
Other Units:10414.02%
Total Housing Units:742100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 13.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 91.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.36%). College enrollment is 25.85%, which is on par with the state rate (23.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:90.76%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:877.34%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):49641.82%
Some college, no degree:28624.11%
Associate's degree:14712.39%
Bachelor's degree:12510.54%
Graduate or professional degree:363.04%
Total:1,186100%
High school or higher:1,09091.91%
Bachelor's degree or higher:16113.58%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,09953.64%
Public Insurance:73635.92%
No Insurance:21410.44%
Total:2,049100%
Has Health Insurance:1,83589.56%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty8.6%9.5%5.8%9.4%7.7%9.6%12.6%15.2%11.7%15.7%13.9%10.8%10.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:122.72%
Kindergarten:194.31%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):17840.36%
High school (grades 9-12):11826.76%
College or graduate school:11425.85%
Total:441100%
Early Childhood:317.03%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):31571.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 74369 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 27 business establishments, employing about 220 people with an annual payroll of $7,589,000. USPS data shows 619 residential mailboxes and 24 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:619Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:24Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:800Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:595Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:24Source: USPS
# of Businesses:27Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,818,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,589,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:220Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 74369 is located in Craig County, Oklahoma, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 74369. It covers 217.051 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.409 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:217.051 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.409 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:20995.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4079750Source: Census
Place Name:Welch town; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


74370 | | 74368

Schools in ZIP Code 74369


ZIP Code 74369 is in the Welch Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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.

Welch Es 707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
District: Welch Public Schools
Welch Ms 707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
District: Welch Public Schools
Welch Hs 707 S Curtis St
Welch, OK 74369
District: Welch Public Schools
Cowboy Junction Christian School 27662 S 4380 Rd
Vinita, OK 74301
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Cross Christian Academy 36665 S 510 Rd
Eucha, OK 74342
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hope Harbor Children's Home Academy 15025 E 380 Rd
Claremore, OK 74018
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 74369


Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College 200 I St Ne
Miami, OK 74354
Type: Post Secondary
Coffeyville Community College 400 W 11th St
Coffeyville, KS 67337-5064
Type: Post Secondary
Coffeyville Technical Campus 700 Roosevelt
Coffeyville, KS 67337-7501
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus Technical Campus 509 W Elm
Columbus, KS 66725-5064
Type: Post Secondary
Labette Community College 200 S 14th
Parsons, KS 67357-4201
Type: Post Secondary
Independence Community College 1057 West College Avenue
Independence, KS 67301-0708
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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