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Shawnee, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74801

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,657
110/sq mi
$55,077
Median income
$137,900
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Shawnee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
110
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Shawnee, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, with 21,657 residents across 197.1 square miles, a density of 110 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74801 reports a modest median household income of $55,077 (12% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,871. Local economic indicators show a 20.6% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $137,900 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 62.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 74801, plus 6 more within Pottawatomie County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 74801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Shawnee, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74801.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74801, Shawnee, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,657

Population

197.1

Area (sq mi)

110

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74801?

38.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 71.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%

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?

$55,077

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$28,871

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74801 ranks nationally

Shawnee, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,077 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

9,837

Total Housing Units

8,396

Occupied Units

1,441

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%

$137,900

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 74801 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.3% 162
2021 +13.9% 184
2022 +20.1% 222
2023 -1.6% 218
2024 +4.8% 229

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 386 business establishments in ZIP 74801, employing approximately 5,307 people with a combined annual payroll of $204,630,000.

386

Businesses

5,307

Employees

$204.6M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 19.2%
Health care and social assistance 54 14.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 35 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 34 8.8%
Construction 25 6.5%
Finance and insurance 19 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.4%
Wholesale trade 16 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 4.2%
Manufacturing 11 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.3%
Information 8 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 1.6%
Utilities 4 1.0%
Educational services 4 1.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 74801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 74801 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
74873 Tecumseh, OK 11,821 6.7 mi
74804 Shawnee, OK 19,631 6.0 mi
74851 Mcloud, OK 9,805 9.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pottawatomie County

74804 standard
Shawnee, OK
Pop: 19,631
74873 standard
Tecumseh, OK
Pop: 11,821
74851 standard
Mcloud, OK
Pop: 9,805
74840 standard
Earlsboro, OK
Pop: 1,924
74854 standard
Maud, OK
Pop: 1,897
74878 standard
Wanette, OK
Pop: 1,565

Related Areas

Pottawatomie County Shawnee, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74801 in? ▼
ZIP code 74801 (Shawnee) is located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Pottawatomie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pottawatomie-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74801? ▼
ZIP code 74801 in Shawnee, OK has a population of 21,657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74801 is $55,077, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74801 is $137,900, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74801 is White at 71.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74801? ▼
ZIP code 74801 has 386 business establishments employing approximately 5,307 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74801 are: Retail trade (74), Health care and social assistance (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74801 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74801? ▼
In ZIP code 74801, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 74801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74801 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74801? ▼
In ZIP code 74801, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74801 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.