Cottonwood
Census-designated place in Coal County, Oklahoma

Cottonwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Coal County, Oklahoma, with 117 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Coalgate, 1.9 miles SW.
- 117residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 74538ZIP code
About Cottonwood
Cottonwood is an unincorporated community in Coal County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located two miles northeast of Coalgate. A post office operated in Cottonwood from April 1, 1914 to December 31, 1914.
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Living in Cottonwood
- Median household income
- $48,333
- Median home value
- $82,700
- Median rent
- $582/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Cottonwood had 117 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 117 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cottonwood at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Coal County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 117 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.66 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5547° N, 96.2032° W |
| ZIP code | 74538 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4017450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cottonwood
- Coalgate1.9 mi SW
- Phillips3.7 mi S
- Lehigh5.6 mi S
- Centrahoma8.9 mi NW
- Stringtown10.3 mi SE
- Wardville12.0 mi NE
- Atoka12.3 mi S
- Tupelo12.8 mi W
- Clarita14.4 mi W
- Ashland16.4 mi NE
- Tushka16.4 mi S
- Wapanucka17.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood
What county is Cottonwood in?
Cottonwood is in Coal County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Cottonwood, OK?
117 people lived in Cottonwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cottonwood, OK?
The ZIP code of Cottonwood is 74538.
What is the elevation of Cottonwood?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cottonwood?
Coalgate (1.9 mi), Phillips (3.7 mi), Lehigh (5.6 mi), Centrahoma (8.9 mi), Stringtown (10.3 mi).
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