74855 ZIP Code — Meeker, OK

Lincoln County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74855 is located in Meeker, Oklahoma, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 105.23 square miles and serves a population of 4,313 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405/918.

About ZIP code 74855

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $135,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $56,156. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 74855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,313

population

105.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meeker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73045 Harrah (10.2 mi) 74804 Shawnee (10.5 mi) 74869 Sparks (11.1 mi) 74851 Mcloud (11.4 mi) 74881 Wellston (11.4 mi) 74864 Prague (13.7 mi) 74834 Chandler (14.9 mi) 74801 Shawnee (15.5 mi) 73054 Luther (16.4 mi) 73020 Choctaw (17.6 mi) 74857 Newalla (18 mi) 73049 Jones (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,313
Population density	41 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	105.23 sq mi
Water area	1.82 sq mi
Latitude	35.5215
Longitude	-96.9642
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	405/918

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,313

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$56,156

Median household income

$30,847

Per capita income

$135,900

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

1,310

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

129

5–9

128

137

10–14

136

173

15–19

170

128

20–24

126

190

25–34

187

207

35–44

205

319

45–54

314

185

55–59

183

122

60–64

121

297

65–74

293

148

75–84

146

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	906	21.0%
18 and over	3,407	79.0%
65 and over	992	23.0%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Two or more races 9.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 1.4%

Asian 1.1%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,388	76.6%
Two or more races	421	9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	382	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	110	2.5%
Black or African American	62	1.4%
Asian	49	1.1%
Other race	11	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.1%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$56,156

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$135,900
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	8.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	30.0%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	21.0%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	34.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.4%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	4.4%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	927	59.4%
Cohabiting couple	53	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	256	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	324	20.8%
Households with children under 18	504	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	612	39.2%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	19.8%
Married	62.8%	56.9%
Separated	1.1%	1.1%
Widowed	3.0%	9.7%
Divorced	10.6%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.9%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 27.0%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	1.7%
Kindergarten	39	4.2%
Elementary school	428	46.4%
High school	252	27.3%
College / grad school	187	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Public administration 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Construction 6.7%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.7%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	13.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 15.3%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.2%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	384	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.8%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	21.5%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,152	96.3%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,258	98.7%
Born in same state	4,193	97.2%
Born in different state	3,018	70.0%
Foreign born	65	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	55	1.3%
Not a US citizen	30	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	572	13.3%
Arab	495	11.5%
French	282	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.7%
Dutch	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74855

What city is ZIP code 74855 in?

ZIP code 74855 is primarily assigned to Meeker, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74855 in?

ZIP code 74855 falls within Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74855 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 74855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74855 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 74855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74855?

The median home value in ZIP code 74855 is $135,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 74855?

ZIP code 74855 has an estimated population of 4,313 residents, with a density of 41 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 74855 in?

ZIP code 74855 observes the CST timezone.