Wellston, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74881
Lincoln County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,509
- 11/sq mi Low-density area
- $60,923
- Median income Below-median income area
- $146,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wellston pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74881 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74881 covers 399.0 square miles in Wellston, Lincoln County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,509 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74881 reports a modest median household income of $60,923 (3% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,443. The poverty rate is 17.4%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $146,000 (6% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $732; 85.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lincoln County, so 74881 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 74881
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wellston, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74881.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 7
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 4
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 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 74881, Wellston, 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
4,509
Population
399.0
Area (sq mi)
11
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74881?
41.9
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$60,923
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,443
Per Capita Income
17.4%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
38.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74881 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Wellston, 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)
$60,923 Top 44% higher than 56% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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
2,207housing units
2,207
Total Housing Units
2,040
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$146,000
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$732
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 74881, employing approximately 402 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,520,000.
61
Businesses
402
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 22 | 36.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.9% |
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 74881 vs 73054 →
ZIP 74881 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74881
Wellston (74881)
4,509 residents
- 73054
Luther (73054)
4,189 residents
- 74832 936
Carney (74832)
936 residents
- 73058 332
Meridian (73058)
332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74881 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74881 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74881
Wellston (74881)
$60,923 median income
- 73054
Luther (73054)
$60,313 median income
- 74832
Carney (74832)
$51,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74881 ranks the highest of 3 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 74881, 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 (4,509 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 74881 in?
ZIP code 74881 (Wellston) 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 74881?
ZIP code 74881 in Wellston, OK has a population of 4,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74881?
The median household income in ZIP 74881 is $60,923, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74881?
The median home value in ZIP 74881 is $146,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74881?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74881 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74881?
ZIP code 74881 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74881?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74881 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74881?
In ZIP code 74881, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 74881?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74881 is 38.0 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 74881?
In ZIP code 74881, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74881?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74881 is 17.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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