Skip to content

Checked

Pettit, OK

Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74451.

Population

816

Land area

11.2sq mi

People per sq mi

73

ZIP codes

1

Pettit and its ZIP codes

Full map

Pettit at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $59,054 a year, 9% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,200 (26% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,125 a month.

Local data for Pettit, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Pettit, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,054

Poverty rate

7.5%

Median home value

$148,200

Median rent

$1,125/mo

Homeownership

79.7%

Bachelor's or higher

22.4%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

29.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (76), Irish Americans (66), Puerto Ricans (59).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Cherokee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone84.6%
  • Carpooled5.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Pettit, 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° / 28°F

51.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Pettit, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.1%

U.S. 33.3% +11.8 pts

Diabetes

17.1%

U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts

Smoking

21.2%

U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

ZIP codes in Pettit

1 in or overlapping Pettit. Population shown

·

Cities near Pettit

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KeysCensus-designated place2.7 mi9.7
CooksonCensus-designated place4.4 mi12.9
Caney RidgeCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.3
Park HillCensus-designated place5.2 mi24.8
ZebCensus-designated place5.4 mi8.7
EttaCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.9
Dry CreekCensus-designated place5.9 mi8.7
TenkillerCensus-designated place7 mi15.7
BarberCensus-designated place7.1 mi6.5
WoodallCensus-designated place8 mi11.1
CaneyCensus-designated place8.4 mi11.3
TahlequahCity9.7 mi12.8
WellingCensus-designated place9.8 mi25.2
BlackgumCensus-designated place11 mi0.2
Rocky MountainCensus-designated place11 mi15.3
Evening ShadeCensus-designated place11 mi13.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Pettit, OK in?
Pettit is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Pettit, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Pettit include 74451.
What is the population of Pettit, OK?
About 816 people live in Pettit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Pettit?
Nearby places include Keys (2.7 mi), Cookson (4.4 mi), Caney Ridge (4.6 mi), Park Hill (5.2 mi), Zeb (5.4 mi).

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