| Official Zip Code Name | Okemah |
| Zip Code State | Oklahoma |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Okfuskee |
| Area Code | 539 / 918 |
| Current Population: | 6221 |
| Racial Majority: | 62.49% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 42.6% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.8% |
| Median Household Income | $28395 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $43080 |
| School Test Performance: | Below Average |
| Average Commute Time | 25.8 Minutes |
| Current Time: | CST |
| Time Zone: | Central Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 679 - 958 ft. |
| Area | 307 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 35.45983200, -96.31363400 |
The current unemployment level in 74859 is 6.8% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 6.0% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 74859 increased to 6221 from 5828 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 74859 is while the majority ethnicity attending 74859 public schools is White. 79% of students in 74859 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3751 | 62.49% | 4079 | -8% |
| Black Or African American | 202 | 3.36% | 168 | +20% |
| Hispanic | 192 | 3.2% | 127 | +51% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1121 | 18.67% | 1440 | -22% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.18% | 12 | -8% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 14 | -100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0% | 1 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 380 | 12.09% | 380 | +91% |
| White | 42.6% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 4.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 40.7% |
| Two or More Races | 10.1% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6221 | 5828 |
| Male Population | 49.40% | |
| Female Population | 50.60% | |
| Total Households | 2457 |
| Test Score Performance | Below Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 79% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $28395 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 76.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 19.00% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 4.60% |
| 74859 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Oklahoma District 2 | Markwayne Mullin | Republican |
| Oklahoma District 5 | Kendra Horn | Democrat |
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Zip Code 74859 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 29 | 34 | 42 | 51 | 60 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 63 | 53 | 41 | 32 | 51 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 48 | 55 | 64 | 73 | 80 | 88 | 93 | 94 | 85 | 75 | 61 | 51 | 72 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 1.7 | 2.11 | 3.55 | 4.04 | 5.68 | 4.74 | 2.95 | 2.5 | 4.86 | 4.04 | 3.57 | 2.49 | 42.23 |