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Muskogee, OK
City in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74401, 74403.
Population
36,758
Land area
43sq mi
People per sq mi
856
ZIP codes
2
Muskogee and its ZIP codes
Muskogee at a glance
- Muskogee is about 15 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 13th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $50,213, 23% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,100 (27% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Muskogee, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes7
- Schools18
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices3
- Parks17
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants155
- Affordable Housing8
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
Muskogee, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,213
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$146,100
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,826), Irish Americans (2,773), German Americans (2,505).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muskogee County. PPP loans are for Muskogee.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,479
26,448 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$597M
FY 2026, $9,004 per person
How people get to work
Muskogee, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muskogee, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
869
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
131
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 26°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muskogee, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.8%
U.S. 33.3% +9.5 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Muskogee
2 in or overlapping Muskogee. Population shown
Cities near Muskogee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort GibsonTown | 5 mi | 13.4 |
| SummitTown | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| River BottomCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 9.4 |
| BraggsTown | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| OkayTown | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Sand HillCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 7.6 |
| Mallard BayCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.1 |
| TullahasseeTown | 9.7 mi | 1.8 |
| KeeftonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 19.7 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 32.4 |
| ClarksvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Sour JohnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| TaftTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| OktahaTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodallCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| Taylor FerryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muskogee, OK in?
- Muskogee is in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Muskogee, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Muskogee include 74401, 74403.
- What is the population of Muskogee, OK?
- About 36,758 people live in Muskogee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muskogee?
- Nearby places include Fort Gibson (5 mi), Summit (6.9 mi), River Bottom (8.1 mi), Braggs (8.4 mi), Okay (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023