74840 ZIP Code — Earlsboro, OK

Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74840 is located in Earlsboro, Oklahoma, within Pottawatomie County. It covers approximately 60.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,019 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 74840

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $150,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,542. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74840 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,019

population

60.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Earlsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74801 Shawnee (8.4 mi) 74868 Seminole (9.2 mi) 74854 Maud (10 mi) 74804 Shawnee (10.1 mi) 74873 Tecumseh (10.2 mi) 74884 Wewoka (15.3 mi) 74852 Macomb (15.8 mi) 74851 Mcloud (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,019
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	60.90 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	35.2577
Longitude	-96.8095
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	405

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	47.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	17.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,019

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$58,542

Median household income

$29,745

Per capita income

$150,900

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

86.5%

Home ownership

11.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

762

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

143

35–44

124

180

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

113

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	441	21.8%
18 and over	1,578	78.2%
65 and over	334	16.5%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 22%

Two or more races 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.6%

Black or African American 2.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,369	65.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	458	22%
Two or more races	92	4.4%
Hispanic or Latino	67	3.2%
Other race	54	2.6%
Black or African American	43	2.1%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	47.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.6%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	27.2%	17.1%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	7.2%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$58,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,900
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	86.5%
Renter occupied	13.5%
Vacant	17.7%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	21.9%
2000–2009	16.7%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	37.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	52.2%
Propane / LP gas	27.4%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	390	55.3%
Cohabiting couple	59	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	140	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	116	16.5%
Households with children under 18	226	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	35.7%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	25.6%
Married	50.8%	53.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.9%
Widowed	6.7%	10.0%
Divorced	15.0%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	6.4%
Kindergarten	5	1.2%
Elementary school	160	39.2%
High school	163	40.0%
College / grad school	54	13.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 12.0%

Other services 10.7%

Public administration 9.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	25.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 11.9%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 12.0%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 35.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.1%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	51.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	141	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	34.9%
No insurance	19.0%
Uninsured under 19	12.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,904	94.3%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	4	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,005	99.3%
Born in same state	1,990	98.6%
Born in different state	1,573	77.9%
Foreign born	15	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.7%
Not a US citizen	13	92.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	152	7.5%
Arab	102	5.1%
Italian	96	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	0.5%
Polish	8	0.4%
Dutch	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	86.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74840

What city is ZIP code 74840 in?

ZIP code 74840 is primarily assigned to Earlsboro, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74840 in?

ZIP code 74840 falls within Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 74840 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 74840 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74840?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 74840 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 74840 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74840?

The median home value in ZIP code 74840 is $150,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 74840 in?

ZIP code 74840 observes the CST timezone.