Meeker, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74855
Lincoln County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,639
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,256
- Median income Below-median income area
- $196,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Meeker pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74855 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74855 covers 277.8 square miles in Meeker, Lincoln County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,639 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74855 reports a modest median household income of $60,256 (4% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,516. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $196,200 (26% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 70.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $924.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 74855 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 74855
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Meeker, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74855.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 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 74855, Meeker, 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
4,639
Population
277.8
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74855?
47.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$60,256
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$34,516
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74855 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Meeker, 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)
$60,256 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,748housing units
1,748
Total Housing Units
1,608
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$196,200
Median Home Value
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$924
Median Rent
1981
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 74855, employing approximately 230 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,811,000.
47
Businesses
230
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 14.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 8.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 6.4% |
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 74855 vs 74804 →
ZIP 74855 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74804
Shawnee (74804)
19,631 residents
- 74855 4,639
Meeker (74855)
4,639 residents
- 74869 710
Sparks (74869)
710 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74855 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74855 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74804
Shawnee (74804)
$67,631 median income
- 74855
Meeker (74855)
$60,256 median income
- 74869
Sparks (74869)
$54,653 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74855 ranks #2 of 3 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 74855, 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 (4,639 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 74855 in?
ZIP code 74855 (Meeker) 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 74855?
ZIP code 74855 in Meeker, OK has a population of 4,639 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74855?
The median household income in ZIP 74855 is $60,256, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74855?
The median home value in ZIP 74855 is $196,200, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74855?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74855 is White at 77.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74855?
ZIP code 74855 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74855?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74855 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (7), Finance and insurance (4). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74855?
In ZIP code 74855, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% 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 74855?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74855 is 29.8 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 74855?
In ZIP code 74855, approximately 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74855?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74855 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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