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Seminole, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74868

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

13,152
24/sq mi
$48,043
Median income
$119,700
Median home value
17.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74868 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74868 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seminole, Seminole County, Oklahoma, home to 13,152 residents across 550.3 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74868 reports a modest median household income of $48,043 (23% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,212. Poverty here runs at 21.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.2%. Median home value sits at $119,700 (23% below the state average), median rent at $749 a month, and owner-occupancy at 69.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Seminole County, so you can benchmark 74868 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 74868

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seminole, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74868.

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 74868, Seminole, 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

13,152

Population

550.3

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74868?

39.0

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.0%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 17.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

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?

$48,043

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$26,212

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74868 ranks nationally

Seminole, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,043 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 51.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,402

Total Housing Units

4,668

Occupied Units

734

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.9%
Renter 30.1%

$119,700

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1978

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

258

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+158%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 74868 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 162
2021 +5.9% 171
2022 +17.7% 202
2023 +15.1% 232
2024 +11.3% 258

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 271 business establishments in ZIP 74868, employing approximately 4,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,326,000.

271

Businesses

4,018

Employees

$172.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 43 15.9%
Other services (except public administration) 26 9.6%
Construction 25 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 25 9.2%
Finance and insurance 24 8.9%
Health care and social assistance 23 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 7.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 15 5.5%
Manufacturing 12 4.4%
Wholesale trade 12 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Information 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.5%

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 74868 vs 74830 →

ZIP 74868 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 74868 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 74868 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 74868 ranks #3 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
74830 Bowlegs, OK 229 8.6 mi
74840 Earlsboro, OK 1,924 7.5 mi
74884 Wewoka, OK 6,024 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Seminole County

74884 standard
Wewoka, OK
Pop: 6,024
74849 standard
Konawa, OK
Pop: 3,132
74867 standard
Sasakwa, OK
Pop: 1,045
74837 standard
Cromwell, OK
Pop: 310
74830 standard
Bowlegs, OK
Pop: 229

Related Areas

Seminole County Seminole, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74868 in? ▼
ZIP code 74868 (Seminole) is located in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Seminole County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/seminole-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74868? ▼
ZIP code 74868 in Seminole, OK has a population of 13,152 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74868? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74868 is $48,043, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74868? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74868 is $119,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74868? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74868 is White at 67.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74868? ▼
ZIP code 74868 has 271 business establishments employing approximately 4,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74868? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74868 are: Retail trade (43), Other services (except public administration) (26), Construction (25). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 74868? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 74868 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 74868? ▼
In ZIP code 74868, 51.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.5% 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 74868? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74868 is 22.1 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 74868? ▼
In ZIP code 74868, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74868? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74868 is 21.3% 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.