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 Moderate-density area
- $48,043
- Median income Below-median income area
- $119,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 74868 (Seminole, OK) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.0 in 2023 to 258.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,212. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $119,700 (23% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $749; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Seminole County, so 74868 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 74868
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seminole, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74868.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
24 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74868?
39.0
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
3.1%
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?
$48,043
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$26,212
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74868 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Seminole, 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)
$48,043 19th percentile higher than 19% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,402housing units
5,402
Total Housing Units
4,668
Occupied Units
734
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$119,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 74868
Seminole (74868)
13,152 residents
- 74884
Wewoka (74884)
6,024 residents
- 74840 1,924
Earlsboro (74840)
1,924 residents
- 74830 229
Bowlegs (74830)
229 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74868 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74868 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74840
Earlsboro (74840)
$54,191 median income
- 74830
Bowlegs (74830)
$53,750 median income
- 74868
Seminole (74868)
$48,043 median income
- 74884
Wewoka (74884)
$46,658 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74868, 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 (13,152 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 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.
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