The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74005 sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 74005 — Bartlesville
The 74005 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation and balanced inventory levels. Demand is supported by local employment in the energy and healthcare sectors, though affordability remains a key factor for local buyers. Current data reflects a steady market with no significant volatility in sales volume or pricing.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking affordable housing options and a suburban lifestyle with proximity to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 13.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 74005, Washington County OK
Crime rates in the Bartlesville area are generally consistent with regional averages for similar-sized Oklahoma cities, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the 74005 area are primarily part of the Bartlesville Public Schools district, which maintains a moderate reputation for academic performance within the state.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood risk concentrated near the Caney River and local creek basins.
Economic momentum is anchored by the energy and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the downtown district and attract small-to-medium enterprise investment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Washington County, with rates determined by local millage levies that include school district, municipal, and county-wide special assessments.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents working within Bartlesville or commuting via US-75 toward the Tulsa metropolitan area.
The area features access to Johnstone Park, the Pathfinder Parkway trail system, and proximity to Woolaroc Museum and Wildlife Preserve.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workforce and students, with limited new multi-family supply keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the energy sector, specifically oil and gas operations, alongside healthcare and public education services.
Transportation infrastructure is centered on US-75 and US-60, providing primary access to the broader region.
Development is currently focused on small-scale commercial improvements and residential infill projects.
The Washington County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Bartlesville Public Schools district taxes and various municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in Oklahoma.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 74005 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Extensive paved trail network for walking and cycling.
Central community park with recreational facilities.
Significant regional cultural and wildlife attraction.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.