74572 ZIP Code — Tupelo, OK

Coal County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74572 is located in Tupelo, Oklahoma, within Coal County. It covers approximately 43.88 square miles and serves a population of 830 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74572

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 $86,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,333) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 74572 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

830

population

43.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tupelo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74871 Stonewall (7.8 mi) 73461 Wapanucka (11.2 mi) 74538 Coalgate (12 mi) 74825 Allen (18.4 mi) 73432 Coleman (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	830
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	43.88 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	34.5493
Longitude	-96.4278
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	60.4%	58.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	27.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	12.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

830

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$42,333

Median household income

$26,751

Per capita income

$86,100

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

286

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	163	19.6%
18 and over	667	80.4%
65 and over	120	14.5%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.8%

Two or more races 17.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	585	68.8%
Two or more races	149	17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	20	2.4%
Other race	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	58.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.8%	27.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	12.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 22.4%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 18.6%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	22.4%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	18.6%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$42,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.7%

$50k–$100k 39.1%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,100
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	14.2%
Single-family detached	87.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	13.3%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.7%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	29.3%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.0%
Electricity	55.5%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	143	49.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	58	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	75	25.9%
Households with children under 18	76	26.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	100	34.5%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	27.5%
Married	42.2%	41.4%
Separated	3.8%	0.9%
Widowed	2.2%	17.2%
Divorced	15.1%	13.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 13.0%

HS graduate 50.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	3.5%
Kindergarten	1	0.5%
Elementary school	83	41.1%
High school	57	28.2%
College / grad school	54	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Retail trade 14.0%

Construction 12.2%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.2%

Professional & management 8.6%

Information 3.9%

Public administration 3.3%

Other services 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.0%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	14.0%
Natural resources & construction	24.7%
Production & transportation	21.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	26.8%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	1.8%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 23.3%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 1.4%

Female-led households 29.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	21.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	48	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	67.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.4%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	23.7%
Uninsured under 19	20.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	801	96.5%
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)	828	99.8%
Born in same state	827	99.6%
Born in different state	634	76.4%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	137	16.5%
Italian	100	12%
French	56	6.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	1.2%
English	5	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	85.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74572

What city is ZIP code 74572 in?

ZIP code 74572 is primarily assigned to Tupelo, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74572 in?

ZIP code 74572 falls within Coal County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74572?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 74572 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 74572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74572 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 74572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74572?

The median home value in ZIP code 74572 is $86,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 74572 in?

ZIP code 74572 observes the CST timezone.