ZIP Code 74872

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Stratford · Garvin County · Oklahoma

Population
3,692

10/sq mi

Median income
$56,321

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 23% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,100

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.5%

Median age 37.8

Land area
372.9 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74872?

37.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 73.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.5%

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

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
74831 Byars, OK 923 9.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74872 in?
ZIP code 74872 (Stratford) is located in Garvin County, Oklahoma. Garvin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garvin-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74872?
ZIP code 74872 in Stratford, OK has a population of 3,692 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74872?
The median household income in ZIP 74872 is $56,321, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74872?
The median home value in ZIP 74872 is $182,100, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74872?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74872 is White at 73.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74872?
ZIP code 74872 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74872?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74872 are: Construction (20), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74872?
In ZIP code 74872, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.5% 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 74872?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74872 is 28.1 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 74872?
In ZIP code 74872, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74872?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74872 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stratford, OK

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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.

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