| City: | Taft, Oklahoma |
| County: | Muskogee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:58 AM |
| Population: | 2,138 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 539 / 918 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.7519, -95.5660 |
| Land Area: | 5.528 sq mi |
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Taft, Oklahoma is home to a correctional facility that dominates this small ZIP code in Muskogee County. Of the 2,138 residents, 1,945 people (91%) live in institutionalized group quarters. Only 88 households exist within the 1.07 square mile area, creating a population-to-household ratio of 24 to 1.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The Taft post office maintains 96 PO Boxes serving the facility, staff, and the small residential community. With a POBoxAdoptionRate of 1.09 (96 boxes for 88 households), the post office serves slightly beyond the immediate residential area.
Mail reaches residents through two rural carrier routes that cover limited street delivery. Streets include W Cherokee St, N Sycamore, E Glenn, and Hickory. Most facility mail is processed through institutional mailrooms rather than individual delivery.
The 193 people not in the facility (9% of the population) form a small community with a median household income of $29,821. Educational attainment is low, with just 2.6% holding bachelor's degrees. The median age of 37.8 years includes both institutional and residential populations.
Very limited street infrastructure with just 4 streets and 5 street delivery records.
ZIP Code 74463 has 2,138 residents and 88 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 37.8 years, about the same as the state (37.3) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.6% male and 44.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.6%, much lower than the state average of 63.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.9%, much higher than the state average of 7.3% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (7.3%) and national averages (12.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 2,138Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,115Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 386.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $32,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $59,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,195 | 2,135 | 2,058 | 2,043 | 2,043 | 2,087 | 2,114 | 2,145 | 2,176 | 2,089 | 1,990 | 2,119 | 2,032 | 2,115 |
| Decennial Census | 2,033 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,138 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.8
Male Median Age: 39.9
Female Median Age: 35.6
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 67 | 125 | 187 | 193 | 170 | 135 | 109 | 89 | 40 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 62 | 158 | 202 | 194 | 121 | 73 | 37 | 16 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Total | 8 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 129 | 283 | 389 | 387 | 291 | 208 | 146 | 105 | 60 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 8 |
| White: | 1,146 | 51.09% |
| Black: | 512 | 22.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 127 | 5.66% |
| Asian: | 10 | 0.45% |
| American Indian: | 319 | 14.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 4 | 0.18% |
| Other: | 125 | 5.57% |
| Total: | 2,243 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,188 | 55.57% | 39.9 years |
| Females: | 950 | 44.43% | 35.6 years |
| Total: | 2,138 | 100% | 37.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,996 | 94.37% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 25 | 1.18% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 32 | 1.51% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 62 | 4.44% |
| Total Population: | 2,115 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,021 | 95.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 94 | 4.44% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $32,000, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $11,167 (53.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $125. Family households earn a median of $40,000 versus $29,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,625). By gender, male median income is $30,625 and female is $2,499, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,126 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 1.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $20,833 | $20,000 | $19,167 | $24,375 | $18,750 | $18,333 | $31,250 | $35,938 | $31,875 | $27,500 | $30,764 | $33,173 | $29,821 | $32,000 |
| Median Family Income | $21,250 | $28,750 | $32,750 | $33,542 | $32,500 | $33,333 | $37,750 | $41,250 | $36,250 | $28,750 | $31,389 | $34,091 | $36,458 | $40,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,833 | $16,094 | $12,917 | $12,500 | $11,250 | $9,792 | $20,000 | $18,750 | $22,813 | $24,643 | $25,625 | $28,542 | $28,214 | $29,375 |
| Median Male Income | $20,313 | $21,250 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $0 | $29,297 | $30,333 | $26,771 | $27,292 | $26,458 | $26,164 | $28,405 | $41,250 | $30,625 |
| Median Female Income | $23,929 | $13,438 | $14,167 | $14,479 | $0 | $14,417 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,875 | $44,375 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Employed: | 36 | 1.71% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,074 | 98.25% |
| Total: | 2,111 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 30.56% |
| Service: | 7 | 19.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 8.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 8.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $59,300, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $4,700 (8.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59,300. The median gross rent is $883, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $445 (101.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $345. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.00% (17.24% with a mortgage, 82.76% free-and-clear) and renters 42.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $54,600 | $55,500 | $57,900 | $55,400 | $58,800 | $60,000 | $85,800 | $64,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,300 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 9.52% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 38.10% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 14.29% |
| $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: | 8 | 38.10% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $438 | $636 | $625 | $659 | $513 | $506 | $631 | $525 | $538 | $679 | $667 | $825 | $817 | $883 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 10.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 48.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 42.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 50 | 62.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 37.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 62 | 77.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 15 | 18.75% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 3.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.90% 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 80.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 60.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 18.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 27.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (61.05%). College enrollment is 61.05%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 6.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 271 | 13.42% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 787 | 38.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 701 | 34.72% |
| Associate's degree: | 99 | 4.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 30 | 1.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 0.40% |
| Total: | 2,019 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,625 | 80.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 38 | 1.88% |
| Private Insurance: | 29 | 25.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 60 | 53.57% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 20.54% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 89 | 79.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 46.2% | 36.8% | 34.0% | 31.1% | 26.3% | 30.0% | 36.2% | 28.6% | 31.6% | 38.9% | 19.0% | 25.0% | 19.0% | 18.2% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 0.54% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 211 | 38.22% |
| College or graduate school: | 337 | 61.05% |
| Total: | 552 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 0.18% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 215 | 38.95% |
ZIP Code 74463 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 471Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74463 is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, within the Muskogee, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 34780) and Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 70,990 people, about 3.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 74463. It covers 5.528 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.966 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Muskogee, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 34780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 70,990Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.528 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.966 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: | 4072050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Taft town; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 74463 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.