ZIP Code 74881

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Wellston · Lincoln County · Oklahoma

Population
4,509

11/sq mi

Median income
$60,923

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,000

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.6%

Median age 41.9

Land area
399.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 74881 in Wellston, Oklahoma has a population of 4,509. The median household income is $60,923, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $146,000, 48% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 74881 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 399.0 square miles in Wellston, Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 4,509 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 74881 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74881 sits at $60,923 (3% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $33,443. The poverty rate stands at 17.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.7%. On housing, the median home value is $146,000 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 85.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74881 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lincoln County, so you can benchmark 74881 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 74881

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74881.

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 74881, Wellston, 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

4,509

Population

399.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 74881?

41.9

Median Age

52.9%

Male

47.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$33,443

Per Capita Income

17.4%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

2,207

Total Housing Units

2,040

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$146,000

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73054 Luther, OK 4,189 6.9 mi
74832 Carney, OK 936 8.5 mi
73058 Meridian, OK 332 10.4 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Wellston, 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.

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