Wetumka, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74883
Hughes County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,526
- 6/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,696
- Median income Below-median income area
- $92,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wetumka pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74883 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74883 covers 459.3 square miles in Wetumka, Hughes County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,526 residents on file, a density of 6 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74883 reports a modest median household income of $41,696 (33% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,886. The poverty rate is 24.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $92,000 (41% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), and median rent is $574; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hughes County, so 74883 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 74883
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wetumka, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74883.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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 74883, Wetumka, 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
2,526
Population
459.3
Area (sq mi)
6
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74883?
43.2
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.4%
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?
$41,696
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$20,886
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74883 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Wetumka, 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)
$41,696 8th percentile higher than 8% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,134housing units
1,134
Total Housing Units
818
Occupied Units
316
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$92,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$574
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 37 business establishments in ZIP 74883, employing approximately 449 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,782,000.
37
Businesses
449
Employees
$9.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 24.3% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 16.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.1% |
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 74883 vs 74850 →
ZIP 74883 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74848
Holdenville (74848)
8,326 residents
- 74883 2,526
Wetumka (74883)
2,526 residents
- 74880 2,239
Weleetka (74880)
2,239 residents
- 74850 283
Lamar (74850)
283 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74883 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74883 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74850
Lamar (74850)
$55,750 median income
- 74848
Holdenville (74848)
$52,614 median income
- 74880
Weleetka (74880)
$50,809 median income
- 74883
Wetumka (74883)
$41,696 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74883 ranks #4 of 4 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 74883, 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 (2,526 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 74883 in?
ZIP code 74883 (Wetumka) is located in Hughes County, Oklahoma. Hughes County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hughes-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74883?
ZIP code 74883 in Wetumka, OK has a population of 2,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74883?
The median household income in ZIP 74883 is $41,696, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74883?
The median home value in ZIP 74883 is $92,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74883?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74883 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74883?
ZIP code 74883 has 37 business establishments employing approximately 449 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74883?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74883 are: Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74883?
In ZIP code 74883, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 74883?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74883 is 29.6 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 74883?
In ZIP code 74883, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74883?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74883 is 24.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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