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Pottawatomie County
Wanette, OK
74878
74878 ZIP Code — Wanette, OK
Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 74878 is located in
Wanette ,
Oklahoma ,
within Pottawatomie County .
It covers approximately 115.30 square miles and serves a population of
1,644 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 405 .
About ZIP code 74878
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $65,893. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.
Overall, ZIP code 74878 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,644
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
125
Geography
Land area
115.30 sq mi
Water area
1.29 sq mi
Latitude
34.9983
Longitude
-97.0357
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
405
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
47.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
32.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
17.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.6%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$65,893
Median household income
$140,300
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 398 24.2% 18 and over 1,246 75.8% 65 and over 433 26.3% Median age 41.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
7.7%
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 1,392 83.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 128 7.7% Two or more races 119 7.1% Hispanic or Latino 28 1.7% Black or African American 3 0.2% Other race 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
43.8%
47.6%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
43.0%
32.6%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
12.0%
17.1%
18.1%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.6%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 3.0% $15k–$25k 4.6% $25k–$35k 14.1% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 20.7% $75k–$100k 7.1% $100k–$150k 28.0% $150k–$200k 1.7% $200k+ 2.0% Median income $65,893
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $140,300 Median rent / month $772 Owner occupied 90.3% Renter occupied 9.7% Vacant 15.2% Single-family detached 68.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 29.2% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.35
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 16.1% 2000–2009 15.3% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 9.9% 1970–1979 27.0% 1960–1969 9.5% 1950–1959 3.7% 1940–1949 3.2% 1939 or earlier 3.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.9% 1 bedroom 9.9% 2 bedrooms 19.9% 3 bedrooms 51.8% 4 bedrooms 17.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 24.5% 2 vehicles 33.1% 3 or more 41.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 10.4% Electricity 52.9% Propane / LP gas 18.4% Wood 5.9% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 414 59.7% Cohabiting couple 37 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 101 14.6% Female householder, no spouse 142 20.5% Households with children under 18 197 28.4% Households with seniors (65+) 323 46.5% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.6% 16.8% Married 59.7% 56.3% Separated 1.3% 4.1% Widowed 3.6% 12.2% Divorced 10.8% 10.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
3.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 23.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 36 10.3% Kindergarten 38 10.8% Elementary school 214 61.0% High school 45 12.8% College / grad school 18 5.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Public administration
8.0%
Professional & management
6.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.5% Service 14.2% Sales & office 29.3% Natural resources & construction 15.2% Production & transportation 16.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 75.1% Government 18.2% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.4% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 4.5% Work from home 11.1% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 43.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
6.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 47.0% Retirement income 42.2% Supplemental Security 4.8% Cash public assistance 8.1% Food stamps / SNAP 16.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.2% High blood pressure 44.9% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 13.7% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.3% Arthritis 32.5% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 25.8% Binge drinking 12.3% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.9% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 22.0% Poor mental health 17.6% Poor physical health 15.1% No health insurance 18.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.9% Visited dentist 48.0% Cholesterol screening 88.6% Teeth loss 20.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 128 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 22.3% Under 18 2.0% 18–64 years 18.0% 65 and over 49.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 55.5% Public insurance 50.3% No insurance 13.8% Uninsured under 19 10.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,551 94.3% 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) 1,633 99.3% Born in same state 1,631 99.2% Born in different state 1,070 65.1% Foreign born 2 0.1% Naturalized citizen 11 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 144 8.8% French 138 8.4% Arab 50 3% English 37 2.3%
Ancestry Count % German 4 0.2% Dutch 3 0.2% Irish 2 0.1% Polish 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 92.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74878
What city is ZIP code 74878 in?
ZIP code 74878 is primarily assigned to Wanette, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 74878 in?
ZIP code 74878 falls within Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 74878 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 74878 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 74878 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 74878 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 74878 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 74878 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74878?
The median home value in ZIP code 74878 is $140,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 74878 in?
ZIP code 74878 observes the CST timezone.
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