Eldon
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Eldon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 794 ft (242 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Briggs, 4.1 miles W.
- 347residents (2020 Census)
- 794 ftelevation · 242 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 74457ZIP code
About Eldon
Eldon is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Eldon had a population of 347. It lies east of Tahlequah at the junction of U.S. Highway 62 and State Highway 51. The Eldon Post Office existed from March 20, 1911, until May 30, 1936. The community is said to have been named for Eldon, Illinois.
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- Median home value
- $132,100
- Median age
- 42.8
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Eldon had 347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eldon at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 347 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.96 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.9401° N, 94.8092° W |
| ZIP code | 74457 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4023300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eldon
- Briggs4.1 mi W
- Proctor4.9 mi NE
- Pumpkin Hollow4.9 mi N
- Sparrowhawk5.1 mi NW
- Titanic5.1 mi SE
- Welling5.3 mi SW
- Wauhillau6.1 mi SE
- Caney7.8 mi S
- Mulberry7.9 mi SE
- Steely Hollow7.9 mi NW
- Etta8.9 mi SW
- West Peavine9.0 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eldon
What county is Eldon in?
Eldon is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Eldon, OK?
347 people lived in Eldon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eldon, OK?
The ZIP code of Eldon is 74457.
What is the elevation of Eldon?
794 feet (242 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eldon?
Briggs (4.1 mi), Proctor (4.9 mi), Pumpkin Hollow (4.9 mi), Sparrowhawk (5.1 mi), Titanic (5.1 mi).
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