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Lost City, OK
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74441.
Population
852
Land area
23.5sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
1
Lost City and its ZIP codes
Lost City at a glance
- Lost City is 38% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,375, close to the Oklahoma median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (23% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,667 a month.
Local data for Lost City, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lost City, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,375
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$1,667/mo
Homeownership
88.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (120), Mexican Americans (106), Irish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Lost City.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,697
18,652 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $12,183 per person
How people get to work
Lost City, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lost City, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lost City, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.1%
U.S. 33.3% +13.8 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
24.3%
U.S. 12.8% +11.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Lost City
1 in or overlapping Lost City. Population shown
Cities near Lost City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Shady GroveCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 12.6 |
| HulbertTown | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| GideonCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.3 |
| PeggsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 15.3 |
| GrandviewCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Whitehorn CoveCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 7.1 |
| MoodysCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 17.5 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Steely HollowCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| TahlequahCity | 9.8 mi | 12.8 |
| Johnson PrairieCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 32.4 |
| Taylor FerryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| Iron PostCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| BallouCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| ToppersCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lost City, OK in?
- Lost City is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Lost City, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lost City include 74441.
- What is the population of Lost City, OK?
- About 852 people live in Lost City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lost City?
- Nearby places include Shady Grove (3.7 mi), Hulbert (4.5 mi), Gideon (5 mi), Peggs (5.9 mi), Grandview (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023