74872 ZIP Code — Stratford, OK

Garvin County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74872 is located in Stratford, Oklahoma, within Garvin County. It covers approximately 147.72 square miles and serves a population of 3,148 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74872

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 $152,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $50,125. 33% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 74872 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,148

population

147.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74872 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74872

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74872. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stratford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73075 Pauls Valley (11 mi) 74831 Byars (12.5 mi) 74843 Fitzhugh (15.1 mi) 73098 Wynnewood (15.2 mi) 73074 Paoli (15.5 mi) 74820 Ada (15.6 mi) 74865 Roff (16.7 mi) 74826 Asher (17.1 mi) 74878 Wanette (17.5 mi) 73086 Sulphur (18.2 mi) 73030 Davis (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,148
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	147.72 sq mi
Water area	3.07 sq mi
Latitude	34.7460
Longitude	-97.0113
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	52.9%	53.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.6%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,148

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$50,125

Median household income

$30,107

Per capita income

$152,400

Median home value

$626

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,091

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

115

107

5–9

115

10–14

105

110

15–19

101

139

20–24

127

182

25–34

167

223

35–44

204

205

45–54

188

55–59

104

60–64

150

65–74

138

100

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	797	25.3%
18 and over	2,351	74.7%
65 and over	505	16.0%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.9%

Two or more races 15.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.9%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,296	71.9%
Two or more races	500	15.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	307	9.6%
Hispanic or Latino	44	1.4%
Other race	30	0.9%
Black or African American	15	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	53.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	28.7%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	15.3%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.6%	4.5%

Under $10k 3.6%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	7.3%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$50,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 27.1%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 15.3%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,400
Median rent / month	$626
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	79.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	19.0%
1950–1959	11.0%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	27.5%
3 bedrooms	58.0%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	27.3%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.1%
Electricity	72.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.8%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	629	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	78	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	206	16.7%
Female householder, no spouse	317	25.8%
Households with children under 18	401	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	382	31.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.1%	18.7%
Married	54.3%	55.0%
Separated	3.6%	0.3%
Widowed	2.9%	7.2%
Divorced	12.0%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 40.8%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	58	9.1%
Kindergarten	42	6.6%
Elementary school	312	48.9%
High school	185	29.0%
College / grad school	41	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 8.4%

Construction 8.3%

Public administration 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.7%

Other services 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.1%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.1

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 25.4%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 28.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.1%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	224	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	46.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	40.8%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	9.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,908	92.4%
Spanish	20	0.7%
Other Indo-European	16	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,101	98.5%
Born in same state	3,082	97.9%
Born in different state	2,311	73.4%
Foreign born	19	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.5%
Not a US citizen	38	80.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	676	21.5%
French	262	8.3%
English	63	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	2%
Polish	17	0.5%
German	10	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74872

What city is ZIP code 74872 in?

ZIP code 74872 is primarily assigned to Stratford, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74872 in?

ZIP code 74872 falls within Garvin County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74872?

17% of residents in ZIP code 74872 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74872?

The median home value in ZIP code 74872 is $152,400.

Does ZIP code 74872 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 74872 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 74872?

ZIP code 74872 has an estimated population of 3,148 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 74872 in?

ZIP code 74872 observes the CST timezone.