ZIP Code 74079

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Source:

Stroud · Lincoln County · Oklahoma

Population
4,504

10/sq mi

Median income
$66,336

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,200

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.9%

Median age 37.6

Land area
454.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 74079 in Stroud, Oklahoma has a population of 4,504. The median household income is $66,336, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $162,200, 42% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74079 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 454.9 square miles in Stroud, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 4,504 residents, producing a population density of 10 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74079 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74079 sits at $66,336 (6% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $33,330. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $162,200 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74079 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 74079 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 74079

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74079.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74079, Stroud, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,504

Population

454.9

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74079?

37.6

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 80.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,336

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$33,330

Per Capita Income

21.6%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.3 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,911

Total Housing Units

1,678

Occupied Units

233

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.5%
Renter 21.5%

$162,200

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$754

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 118 business establishments in ZIP 74079, employing approximately 1,155 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,636,000.

118

Businesses

1,155

Employees

$50.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 14 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 8.5%
Wholesale trade 9 7.6%
Finance and insurance 7 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.9%
Manufacturing 6 5.1%
Construction 5 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 74079 vs 74046 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74046 Milfay, OK 115 5.2 mi
74026 Davenport, OK 896 6.4 mi
74028 Depew, OK 1,881 7.9 mi
74869 Sparks, OK 710 11.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74079 in?
ZIP code 74079 (Stroud) is located in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74079?
ZIP code 74079 in Stroud, OK has a population of 4,504 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74079?
The median household income in ZIP 74079 is $66,336, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74079?
The median home value in ZIP 74079 is $162,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74079?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74079 is White at 80.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74079?
ZIP code 74079 has 118 business establishments employing approximately 1,155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74079?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74079 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (16), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74079?
In ZIP code 74079, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74079?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74079 is 27.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74079?
In ZIP code 74079, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74079?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74079 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stroud, OK

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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