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Tecumseh, OK · standard

ZIP Code 74873

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

11,821
31/sq mi
$55,803
Median income
$138,700
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74873 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 74873 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, home to 11,821 residents across 383.8 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 74873 reports a modest median household income of $55,803 (11% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,875. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $138,700 (11% below the state average), median rent at $803 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pottawatomie County, so you can benchmark 74873 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 74873

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tecumseh, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74873.

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 74873, Tecumseh, 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

11,821

Population

383.8

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74873?

37.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 73.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 12.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$55,803

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,875

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 74873 ranks nationally

Tecumseh, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,803 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,507

Total Housing Units

4,023

Occupied Units

484

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$138,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$803

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 117 business establishments in ZIP 74873, employing approximately 941 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,858,000.

117

Businesses

941

Employees

$33.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 21 17.9%
Health care and social assistance 15 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 11.1%
Retail trade 12 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 10.3%
Manufacturing 11 9.4%
Finance and insurance 7 6.0%
Wholesale trade 5 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.6%

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 74873 vs 74801 →

ZIP 74873 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 74873 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 74873 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 74873 ranks #2 of 3 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
74801 Shawnee, OK 21,657 6.7 mi
74852 Macomb, OK 1,347 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pottawatomie County

74801 standard
Shawnee, OK
Pop: 21,657
74804 standard
Shawnee, OK
Pop: 19,631
74851 standard
Mcloud, OK
Pop: 9,805
74840 standard
Earlsboro, OK
Pop: 1,924
74854 standard
Maud, OK
Pop: 1,897
74878 standard
Wanette, OK
Pop: 1,565

Related Areas

Pottawatomie County Tecumseh, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 74873 in? ▼
ZIP code 74873 (Tecumseh) is located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. Pottawatomie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pottawatomie-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74873? ▼
ZIP code 74873 in Tecumseh, OK has a population of 11,821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74873? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 74873 is $55,803, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74873? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 74873 is $138,700, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74873? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 74873 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74873? ▼
ZIP code 74873 has 117 business establishments employing approximately 941 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74873? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74873 are: Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74873? ▼
In ZIP code 74873, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 74873? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74873 is 26.2 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 74873? ▼
In ZIP code 74873, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74873? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74873 is 14.7% 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.