74079 ZIP Code — Stroud, OK

Lincoln County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74079 is located in Stroud, Oklahoma, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 186.77 square miles and serves a population of 4,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 918/539.

About ZIP code 74079

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 $145,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,344. 37% 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 28 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.

Overall, ZIP code 74079 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,636

population

186.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stroud	Acceptable
Stroud	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74834 Chandler (8.7 mi) 74824 Agra (10.3 mi) 74028 Depew (12.3 mi) 74869 Sparks (13.5 mi) 74023 Cushing (15.2 mi) 74864 Prague (15.2 mi) 74030 Drumright (15.5 mi) 74062 Ripley (15.8 mi) 74832 Carney (16.9 mi) 74875 Tryon (18.3 mi) 74010 Bristow (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,636
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	186.77 sq mi
Water area	3.22 sq mi
Latitude	35.7988
Longitude	-96.7214
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	918/539

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

4,636

Population

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$61,344

Median household income

$32,856

Per capita income

$145,800

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

1,662

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

121

Under 5

143

144

5–9

169

184

10–14

217

168

15–19

199

20–24

107

241

25–34

285

240

35–44

284

280

45–54

331

160

55–59

189

60–64

114

235

65–74

278

115

75–84

135

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,220	26.3%
18 and over	3,416	73.7%
65 and over	873	18.8%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.8%

Two or more races 7.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.2%

Black or African American 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.3%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,811	80.8%
Two or more races	371	7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	294	6.2%
Black or African American	85	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	82	1.7%
Other race	62	1.3%
Asian	7	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 1.6%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.6%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$61,344

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.9%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$145,800
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	8.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	14.3%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	11.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	23.0%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	30.8%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.8%
Electricity	38.0%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	865	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	135	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	313	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	454	25.7%
Households with children under 18	573	32.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	616	34.9%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.0%	25.0%
Married	51.2%	43.0%
Separated	2.2%	1.3%
Widowed	5.5%	13.5%
Divorced	14.1%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	7.8%
Kindergarten	29	2.4%
Elementary school	648	53.7%
High school	241	20.0%
College / grad school	195	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Retail trade 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Construction 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Other services 6.9%

Professional & management 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.0%

Public administration 5.8%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 27.4%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	23.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	2.8%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	38.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,372	94.3%
Spanish	11	0.3%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,609	99.4%
Born in same state	4,598	99.2%
Born in different state	3,390	73.1%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.6%
Not a US citizen	13	48.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	595	12.8%
Arab	370	8%
French	337	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	49	1.1%
German	18	0.4%
Polish	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74079

What city is ZIP code 74079 in?

ZIP code 74079 is primarily assigned to Stroud, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74079 in?

ZIP code 74079 falls within Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74079?

16% of residents in ZIP code 74079 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74079 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 74079 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74079?

The median home value in ZIP code 74079 is $145,800.

Does ZIP code 74079 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 74079 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74079 in?

ZIP code 74079 observes the CST timezone.