74881 ZIP Code — Wellston, OK

Lincoln County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74881 is located in Wellston, Oklahoma, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 162.12 square miles and serves a population of 5,278 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 74881

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $132,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,569. 39% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 74881 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,278

population

162.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74881 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74881

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74881. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wellston	Acceptable
Wellston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73054 Luther (8.5 mi) 74832 Carney (9.6 mi) 74855 Meeker (11.4 mi) 74875 Tryon (12 mi) 74834 Chandler (12.6 mi) 73045 Harrah (13.6 mi) 74869 Sparks (14.1 mi) 73058 Meridian (14.8 mi) 73049 Jones (15.4 mi) 73007 Arcadia (15.9 mi) 74824 Agra (16.2 mi) 73027 Coyle (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,278
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	162.12 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	35.6739
Longitude	-97.0440
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	50.7%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

5,278

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$55,569

Median household income

$29,843

Per capita income

$132,400

Median home value

$676

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

14.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,927

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

133

177

5–9

148

179

10–14

149

140

15–19

117

144

20–24

120

372

25–34

311

354

35–44

296

290

45–54

243

255

55–59

213

239

60–64

199

424

65–74

354

117

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,140	21.6%
18 and over	4,138	78.4%
65 and over	1,039	19.7%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.7%

Black or African American 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Other race 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,585	86.3%
Two or more races	335	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	252	4.7%
Black or African American	52	1%
Hispanic or Latino	37	0.7%
Other race	37	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.7%	50.0%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	31.4%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	15.9%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	10.1%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$55,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,400
Median rent / month	$676
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	63.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	21.8%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	30.2%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	51.6%
Propane / LP gas	25.2%
Wood	5.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,102	53.7%
Cohabiting couple	55	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	539	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	358	17.4%
Households with children under 18	592	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	800	38.9%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.7%	17.8%
Married	51.6%	61.3%
Separated	1.7%	2.8%
Widowed	12.9%	9.5%
Divorced	11.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	4.9%
Kindergarten	48	4.6%
Elementary school	596	56.6%
High school	219	20.8%
College / grad school	138	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Retail trade 14.8%

Construction 13.2%

Public administration 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.0%

Professional & management 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	15.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	19.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 14.8%

Under 18 years 18.7%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 27.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.4%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	19.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	551	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.9%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	60.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.4%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	13.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,985	94.4%
Spanish	44	0.9%
Other Indo-European	36	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,183	98.2%
Born in same state	5,163	97.8%
Born in different state	3,684	69.8%
Foreign born	20	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	95	1.8%
Not a US citizen	43	45.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	620	11.7%
Italian	563	10.7%
Arab	276	5.2%
English	70	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	29	0.5%
German	20	0.4%
Dutch	7	0.1%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74881

What city is ZIP code 74881 in?

ZIP code 74881 is primarily assigned to Wellston, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74881 in?

ZIP code 74881 falls within Lincoln County, Oklahoma.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74881?

15% 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 74881 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 74881 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74881 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 74881 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74881 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 74881 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74881 in?

ZIP code 74881 observes the CST timezone.