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Coal County, OK
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Coal County, Oklahoma.
Population
5,320
Land area
517sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Coal County
Coal County at a glance
- Coal County is 82% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,423 a year, 22% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 (42% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $722 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Coalgate (1,894), Tupelo (401) and Lehigh (223).
Local data for Coal County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coal County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,423
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$722/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (759), German Americans (639), Italian Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,078
1,234 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,239
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33M
FY 2026, $6,265 per person
PPP loans
$10M
407 loans, 1,194 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4,524
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Coal County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coal County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
413
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Coal County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Coal County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Coal County, OK?
- Coalgate is the largest city or town in Coal County, with about 1,894 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Coal County?
- Coal County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74534, 74535, 74538, 74556, 74572.
- What is the population of Coal County, OK?
- About 5,320 people live in Coal County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Coal County?
- Coal County borders Pittsburg County, Pontotoc County, Atoka County, Hughes County, Johnston County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023