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Nowata County
Lenapah, OK
74042
74042 ZIP Code — Lenapah, OK
Nowata County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 74042 is located in
Lenapah ,
Oklahoma ,
within Nowata County .
It covers approximately 54.25 square miles and serves a population of
389 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 918 .
About ZIP code 74042
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $57,798. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 74042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
389
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
54.25 sq mi
Water area
0.52 sq mi
Latitude
36.8898
Longitude
-95.5817
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
918
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.5%
55.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
14.3%
18.1%
Over $200k
3.6%
0.8%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$57,798
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 94 24.2% 18 and over 295 75.8% 65 and over 42 10.8% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
22.6%
Black or African American
3.3%
Group Count % White 172 43.1% Two or more races 114 28.6% American Indian / Alaska Native 90 22.6% Black or African American 13 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 10 2.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.5%
55.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
14.3%
18.1%
Over $200k
3.6%
0.8%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.6% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 8.6% $35k–$50k 19.4% $50k–$75k 22.3% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 15.1% $150k–$200k 5.0% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $57,798
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $80,000 Median rent / month $725 Owner occupied 77.7% Renter occupied 22.3% Vacant 24.9% Single-family detached 76.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 22.7% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.79
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.4% 2000–2009 14.1% 1990–1999 7.6% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 5.4% 1950–1959 14.1% 1940–1949 9.7% 1939 or earlier 16.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 28.6% 3 bedrooms 42.2% 4 bedrooms 17.3% 5+ bedrooms 6.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.7% 1 vehicle 28.8% 2 vehicles 27.3% 3 or more 43.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.9% Electricity 34.5% Propane / LP gas 8.6% Wood 1.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 87 62.6% Cohabiting couple 8 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 21 15.1% Female householder, no spouse 23 16.5% Households with children under 18 47 33.8% Households with seniors (65+) 32 23.0% Average household size 2.80
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.9% 28.6% Married 51.7% 53.6% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 7.4% 8.6% Divorced 4.0% 9.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Graduate / professional
3.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.4% Bachelor's or higher 9.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 13.8% Kindergarten 3 3.8% Elementary school 27 33.8% High school 30 37.5% College / grad school 9 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Professional & management
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 20.6% Service 19.4% Sales & office 22.9% Natural resources & construction 7.6% Production & transportation 29.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.9% Government 11.2% Self-employed 2.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 79.9% Carpool 13.4% Public transit 1.2% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.5% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
21.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.9% Retirement income 12.9% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 2.9% Food stamps / SNAP 10.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 35.9% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 11.4% Arthritis 28.3% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 6.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.3% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 31.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.7% Depression 24.8% Fair or poor health 20.7% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 17.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 52.9% Cholesterol screening 87.4% Teeth loss 20.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 1.7%
Disability % Any disability 18.8% Under 18 1.1% 18–64 years 15.0% 65 and over 81.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.6% Public insurance 30.8% No insurance 12.6% Uninsured under 19 12.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 353 90.7% Spanish 0 0.0% 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) 388 99.7% Born in same state 385 99.0% Born in different state 231 59.4% Foreign born 3 0.8% Naturalized citizen 1 0.3% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 76 19.5% French 25 6.4%
Ancestry Count % English 7 1.8% Dutch 5 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.7% Internet access 92.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74042
What city is ZIP code 74042 in?
ZIP code 74042 is primarily assigned to Lenapah, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 74042 in?
ZIP code 74042 falls within Nowata County, Oklahoma.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 74042?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74042?
The median home value in ZIP code 74042 is $80,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 74042?
ZIP code 74042 has an estimated population of 389 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 74042?
The median household income in ZIP code 74042 is $57,798, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 74042 in?
ZIP code 74042 observes the CST timezone.
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