74868 ZIP Code — Seminole, OK

Seminole County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74868 is located in Seminole, Oklahoma, within Seminole County. It covers approximately 211.23 square miles and serves a population of 12,329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 74868

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $42,071. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 74868 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

12,329

population

211.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74868 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74868

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74868. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seminole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74884 Wewoka (8.2 mi) 74840 Earlsboro (9.2 mi) 74804 Shawnee (13.2 mi) 74854 Maud (14 mi) 74860 Paden (16 mi) 74801 Shawnee (16.7 mi) 74829 Boley (17.7 mi) 74873 Tecumseh (19.4 mi) 74864 Prague (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,329
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	133

Geography
Land area	211.23 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	35.2994
Longitude	-96.6552
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	60.0%	61.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

12,329

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$42,071

Median household income

$23,260

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

23.4%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

3,833

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

364

Under 5

400

388

5–9

426

400

10–14

439

486

15–19

534

406

20–24

447

739

25–34

813

624

35–44

686

674

45–54

741

447

55–59

492

385

60–64

424

517

65–74

568

323

75–84

356

119

85+

131

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,932	23.8%
18 and over	9,397	76.2%
65 and over	2,014	16.3%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67%

American Indian / Alaska Native 19.1%

Two or more races 7.9%

Black or African American 3.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,408	67%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,400	19.1%
Two or more races	995	7.9%
Black or African American	442	3.5%
Hispanic or Latino	224	1.8%
Asian	47	0.4%
Other race	35	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.0%	61.5%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	27.8%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	9.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	9.4%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$42,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.0%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	14.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	19.4%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	10.4%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	8.1%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	37.7%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	47.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	1.3%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,001	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	208	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	920	20.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,264	28.8%
Households with children under 18	1,574	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,420	32.3%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	26.3%
Married	47.8%	43.7%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%
Widowed	4.3%	14.9%
Divorced	14.2%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 34.7%

Some college, no degree 25.9%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	200	6.6%
Kindergarten	213	7.0%
Elementary school	1,289	42.4%
High school	663	21.8%
College / grad school	676	22.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.3%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Public administration 9.3%

Construction 6.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.9%
Service	20.8%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 23.4%

Under 18 years 29.6%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 41.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	827	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	22.5%
65 and over	57.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	13.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,565	93.8%
Spanish	141	1.2%
Other Indo-European	107	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,927	96.7%
Born in same state	11,899	96.5%
Born in different state	8,992	72.9%
Foreign born	28	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	402	3.3%
Not a US citizen	165	41.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,959	15.9%
French	1,082	8.8%
Italian	1,016	8.2%
English	171	1.4%
Dutch	11	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.1%
German	2	0%
Irish	2	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	85.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74868

What city is ZIP code 74868 in?

ZIP code 74868 is primarily assigned to Seminole, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74868 in?

ZIP code 74868 falls within Seminole County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74868?

23% of residents in ZIP code 74868 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74868 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 74868 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74868?

The median home value in ZIP code 74868 is $91,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 74868?

The median household income in ZIP code 74868 is $42,071, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 74868 in?

ZIP code 74868 observes the CST timezone.