74556 ZIP Code — Lehigh, OK

Coal County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74556 is located in Lehigh, Oklahoma, within Coal County. It covers approximately 5.85 square miles and serves a population of 287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,563. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 29% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 74556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

287

population

5.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lehigh	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	287
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	5.85 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	34.4760
Longitude	-96.1889
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	58.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	27.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

287

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$53,563

Median household income

$25,383

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

88.3%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	65	22.6%
18 and over	222	77.4%
65 and over	62	21.6%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Two or more races 19.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	228	79.4%
Two or more races	57	19.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.3%	58.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	27.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	12.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 51.6%

$75k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	51.6%
$75k–$100k	4.7%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
Median income	$53,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 45.1%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	88.3%
Renter occupied	11.7%
Vacant	19.5%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.8%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	34.0%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	59.7%
4 bedrooms	21.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	46.9%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.0%
Electricity	38.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Wood	3.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	14	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	62	48.4%
Households with children under 18	41	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	58	45.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	13.9%
Married	49.0%	34.3%
Separated	2.0%	0.7%
Widowed	5.0%	42.3%
Divorced	16.0%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 55.7%

Some college, no degree 4.4%

Associate's degree 21.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	4	6.7%
Kindergarten	5	8.3%
Elementary school	32	53.3%
High school	15	25.0%
College / grad school	4	6.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.8%

Public administration 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Retail trade 5.2%

Other services 5.2%

Information 2.6%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	12.1%
Service	17.2%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.6%
Government	40.5%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	11.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 36.5%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	49.2%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	34.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	32.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	28.9%
Uninsured under 19	19.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	277	96.5%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	287	100.0%
Born in same state	287	100.0%
Born in different state	246	85.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	46	16%
French	15	5.2%
English	7	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.7%
Dutch	1	0.3%
Arab	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74556

What city is ZIP code 74556 in?

ZIP code 74556 is primarily assigned to Lehigh, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74556 in?

ZIP code 74556 falls within Coal County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74556?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 74556 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 74556 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74556?

21% of residents in ZIP code 74556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74556 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 74556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 74556 in?

ZIP code 74556 observes the CST timezone.