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Norwood, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74434.

Population

1,752

Land area

32.4sq mi

People per sq mi

54

ZIP codes

1

Norwood and its ZIP codes

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Norwood at a glance

  • It is the 159th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • Households here earn a median of $88,661 a year, 36% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,000 (22% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $833 a month.

Local data for Norwood, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Norwood, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$88,661

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$243,000

Median rent

$833/mo

Homeownership

91.1%

Bachelor's or higher

25.3%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

25.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (186), Italian Americans (74), German Americans (68).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Norwood.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, +0.4 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

Cherokee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Norwood, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.6%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Norwood, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 26°F

43.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Norwood, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.1%

U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

20.5%

U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Norwood

1 in or overlapping Norwood. Population shown

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Cities near Norwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WoodallCensus-designated place4.1 mi11.1
HulbertTown5.7 mi1.1
Mallard BayCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.1
ZebCensus-designated place6.7 mi8.7
Shady GroveCensus-designated place7.1 mi12.6
Fort GibsonTown7.4 mi13.4
OkayTown8.8 mi0.8
Park HillCensus-designated place9.8 mi24.8
Lost CityCensus-designated place10 mi23.5
TahlequahCity10 mi12.8
Taylor FerryCensus-designated place10 mi6.3
KeysCensus-designated place11 mi9.7
GrandviewCensus-designated place12 mi7.1
PettitCensus-designated place12 mi11.2
ToppersCensus-designated place12 mi2.3
Whitehorn CoveCensus-designated place12 mi7.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Norwood, OK in?
Norwood is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Norwood, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Norwood include 74434.
What is the population of Norwood, OK?
About 1,752 people live in Norwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Norwood?
Nearby places include Woodall (4.1 mi), Hulbert (5.7 mi), Mallard Bay (6.5 mi), Zeb (6.7 mi), Shady Grove (7.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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