ZIP Code 74869

standard

Source:

Sparks · Lincoln County · Oklahoma

Population
710

5/sq mi

Median income
$54,653

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,400

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.9%

Median age 60.1

Land area
136.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 74869 in Sparks, Oklahoma has a population of 710. The median household income is $54,653, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $143,400, 48% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74869 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.5 square miles in Sparks, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 710 residents, producing a population density of 5 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74869 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74869 sits at $54,653 (13% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $35,174. The poverty rate stands at 5.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $143,400 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $668 per month, and 84.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 74869 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74869, Sparks, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

710

Population

136.5

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 74869?

60.1

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

$54,653

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$35,174

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

1.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

337

Total Housing Units

292

Occupied Units

45

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$143,400

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$668

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 74869, employing approximately 1 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,000.

3

Businesses

1

Employees

$97K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 74869 vs 74026 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
74026 Davenport, OK 896 7.7 mi
74864 Prague, OK 5,274 8.3 mi
74834 Chandler, OK 7,590 9.9 mi
74855 Meeker, OK 4,639 10.1 mi
74079 Stroud, OK 4,504 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lincoln County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74869 in?
ZIP code 74869 (Sparks) 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 74869?
ZIP code 74869 in Sparks, OK has a population of 710 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74869?
The median household income in ZIP 74869 is $54,653, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74869?
The median home value in ZIP 74869 is $143,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74869?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74869 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74869?
ZIP code 74869 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 1 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74869?
In ZIP code 74869, 52.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74869?
In ZIP code 74869, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74869?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74869 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Sparks, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.