Lost City
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Lost City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with 767 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shady Grove, 3.9 miles SE.
- 767residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 23.5 sq miland area · 60.9 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 74441ZIP code
About Lost City
Lost City is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 767 as of the 2020 Census, virtually the same as the population of 770 recorded at the 2010 census. It was the site of the first meteorite fall in the US to be recorded by a camera network.
According to one source, the name came about after a group, possibly Native American, settled in the area, but ended up disappearing from their village.
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Living in Lost City
- Median household income
- $64,375
- Median home value
- $154,400
- Median rent
- $1,667/mo
- Median age
- 35
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Lost City had 767 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 767 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lost City at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Cherokee County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 767 (2020) |
| Land area | 23.53 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0006° N, 95.1223° W |
| ZIP code | 74441 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4044075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lost City
- Shady Grove3.9 mi SE
- Hulbert4.9 mi S
- Gideon5.3 mi E
- Peggs5.4 mi NE
- Grandview7.3 mi E
- Cedar Crest8.9 mi N
- Whitehorn Cove9.2 mi W
- Moodys9.6 mi E
- Johnson Prairie9.8 mi NE
- Tahlequah10.2 mi SE
- Steely Hollow10.4 mi E
- Ballou10.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lost City
What county is Lost City in?
Lost City is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Lost City, OK?
767 people lived in Lost City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lost City, OK?
The ZIP code of Lost City is 74441.
What is the elevation of Lost City?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lost City?
Shady Grove (3.9 mi), Hulbert (4.9 mi), Gideon (5.3 mi), Peggs (5.4 mi), Grandview (7.3 mi).
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