| ZIP Code | 74873 |
|---|---|
| City | Tecumseh |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Pottawatomie County |
| Area Code | 405/572 |
| Elevation | 952 ft |
| Latitude | 35.232856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -96.977226 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 16.0% ▲ 60% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 102 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,567 (39.9%) |
| Some College | 1,167 (18.1%) |
| Associates | 980 (15.2%) |
| Bachelors | 529 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,092 (17%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,193 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $130,100 ▼ 53% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $823/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,565 |
| Vacant Units | 572 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,565 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 572 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 74873 is located in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, within Pottawatomie County. With a population of 11,033, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.2 years. Economically, 74873 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,193 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 74873 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $130,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $823 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 74873 is primarily White (73.99%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.0%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 74873 stands at 3.9%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 74873 in Tecumseh, OK is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,033 residents, a median household income of $54,193, and a median home value of $130,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.