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 High-density area
- $55,077
- Median income Below-median income area
- $137,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74801 (Shawnee, OK) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 218.0 in 2023 to 228.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,871. The poverty rate is 20.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $137,900 (12% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $875; 62.8% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pottawatomie County, so 74801 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 74801?
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,871
Per Capita Income
20.6%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74801 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Shawnee, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,077 38th percentile higher than 38% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,837housing units
9,837
Total Housing Units
8,396
Occupied Units
1,441
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$137,900
Median Home Value
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74801 vs 74873 →
ZIP 74801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74801
Shawnee (74801)
21,657 residents
- 74804
Shawnee (74804)
19,631 residents
- 74873
Tecumseh (74873)
11,821 residents
- 74851
Mcloud (74851)
9,805 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74851
Mcloud (74851)
$74,438 median income
- 74804
Shawnee (74804)
$67,631 median income
- 74873
Tecumseh (74873)
$55,803 median income
- 74801
Shawnee (74801)
$55,077 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74801, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (21,657 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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