ZIP Code 74872
standardSource:
Stratford · Garvin County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 3,692
- Median income
- $56,321
- Median home value
- $182,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.5%
- Land area
- 372.9 sq mi
10/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Chicago
ZIP code 74872 in Stratford, Oklahoma has a population of 3,692. The median household income is $56,321, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $182,100, 35% below the US average. 19.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 74872 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 372.9 square miles in Stratford, Garvin County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 3,692 residents, producing a population density of 10 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 74872 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74872 sits at $56,321 (10% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $29,647. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $182,100 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $672 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74872 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Garvin County, so you can benchmark 74872 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 74872
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74872.
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74872, Stratford, 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
3,692
Population
372.9
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74872?
37.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.9%
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?
$56,321
Median Household Income
-10% vs state
$29,647
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,378
Total Housing Units
1,194
Occupied Units
184
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,100
Median Home Value
+17% vs state
$672
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 60 business establishments in ZIP 74872, employing approximately 264 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,963,000.
60
Businesses
264
Employees
$9.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 20 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 8.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.0% |
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 74872 vs 74831 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74831 | Byars, OK | 923 | 9.3 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Garvin County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74872 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 74872? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 74872? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 74872? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74872? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74872? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74872? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 74872? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74872? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74872? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74872? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Stratford, 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.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.