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Zeb, OK
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
Population
522
Land area
8.7sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
0
Zeb and its ZIP codes
Zeb at a glance
- The median household income is $56,058, 14% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (24% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,156 a month.
Local data for Zeb, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Zeb, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,058
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$1,156/mo
Homeownership
89.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (55), German Americans (33), Scottish Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Zeb.
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
Zeb, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.6%
- Carpooled32.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Zeb, 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 Zeb, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
24.7%
U.S. 12.8% +11.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Zeb
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodallCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Park HillCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 24.8 |
| KeysCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9.7 |
| PettitCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 11.2 |
| NorwoodCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 32.4 |
| TahlequahCity | 7.4 mi | 12.8 |
| EttaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Shady GroveCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 12.6 |
| Caney RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CooksonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 12.9 |
| HulbertTown | 9.7 mi | 1.1 |
| GrandviewCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.1 |
| WellingCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 25.2 |
| TenkillerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| CaneyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| Dry CreekCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zeb, OK in?
- Zeb is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Zeb, OK?
- About 522 people live in Zeb, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zeb?
- Nearby places include Woodall (2.6 mi), Park Hill (4.2 mi), Keys (4.8 mi), Pettit (5.4 mi), Norwood (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023