74883 ZIP Code — Wetumka, OK

Hughes County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74883 is located in Wetumka, Oklahoma, within Hughes County. It covers approximately 159.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,480 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 74883

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The gap between median ($39,911) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

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 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 74883 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,480
population
159.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
74883 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 74883

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City Status
Wetumka Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
74839 Dustin (11.4 mi) 74848 Holdenville (11.9 mi) 74880 Weleetka (14 mi) 74884 Wewoka (14.5 mi) 74859 Okemah (15.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,480
Population density 16 / sq mi
State FIPS 40
County FIPS 063
Geography
Land area 159.07 sq mi
Water area 3.27 sq mi
Latitude 35.2393
Longitude -96.2839
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 63.6% 59.2% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 27.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 9.7% 12.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.1% 4.5%

Demographics & statistics

2,480
Population
16
People per sq mi
41.6
Median age
$39,911
Median household income
$29,964
Per capita income
$79,200
Median home value
$524
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
9.0%
Unemployment
923
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
65
Under 5
64
62
5–9
61
100
10–14
98
132
15–19
128
41
20–24
41
164
25–34
160
110
35–44
108
199
45–54
195
65
55–59
64
67
60–64
65
142
65–74
138
91
75–84
89
16
85+
15
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1853821.7%
18 and over1,94278.3%
65 and over49119.8%
Median age41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 26.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Other race 10.1%
Two or more races 9%
Black or African American 1.5%
GroupCount%
White1,15941.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native74226.4%
Hispanic or Latino32811.7%
Other race28310.1%
Two or more races2539%
Black or African American431.5%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 63.6% 59.2% 46.5%
$50k – $100k 25.6% 27.6% 31.0%
$100k – $200k 9.7% 12.1% 18.1%
Over $200k 1.1% 1.1% 4.5%
Under $10k 8.4%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 13.9%
$25k–$35k 14.4%
$35k–$50k 13.4%
$50k–$75k 21.3%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 1.2%
$200k+ 1.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k8.4%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k13.9%
$25k–$35k14.4%
$35k–$50k13.4%
$50k–$75k21.3%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k13.0%
$150k–$200k1.2%
$200k+1.0%
Median income$39,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%
$50k–$100k 42.8%
$100k–$150k 19.8%
$150k–$200k 5.1%
$200k–$300k 8.7%
$300k–$500k 2.9%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$79,200
Median rent / month$524
Owner occupied71.5%
Renter occupied28.5%
Vacant29.1%
Single-family detached78.5%
Large apartment buildings0.3%
Mobile homes13.9%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.97

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.0%
2000–20096.4%
1990–199913.6%
1980–198917.1%
1970–197914.6%
1960–19695.6%
1950–19598.5%
1940–194916.3%
1939 or earlier11.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom7.0%
2 bedrooms30.1%
3 bedrooms50.6%
4 bedrooms10.4%
5+ bedrooms0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle7.2%
1 vehicle59.9%
2 vehicles24.1%
3 or more8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas24.6%
Electricity59.6%
Propane / LP gas11.5%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family32940.1%
Cohabiting couple374.5%
Male householder, no spouse12415.1%
Female householder, no spouse33040.2%
Households with children under 1819824.1%
Households with seniors (65+)36344.3%
Average household size2.89

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.5%31.0%
Married43.5%35.1%
Separated2.5%2.6%
Widowed4.1%13.2%
Divorced7.5%18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%
Some HS, no diploma 12.6%
HS graduate 42.4%
Some college, no degree 20.5%
Associate's degree 8.4%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 4.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.5%
Bachelor's or higher13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool345.6%
Kindergarten152.5%
Elementary school23538.4%
High school21935.8%
College / grad school10917.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.9%
Construction 13.8%
Public administration 12.1%
Retail trade 9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.5%
Professional & management 2.8%
Manufacturing 2.4%
Wholesale trade 1.8%
Other services 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.8%
Service15.4%
Sales & office33.3%
Natural resources & construction14.5%
Production & transportation15.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector68.8%
Government24.9%
Self-employed4.8%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone82.9%
Carpool8.2%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home8.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.9

Poverty

All people 22.8%
Under 18 years 31.7%
18 and over 20.5%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 39.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.9%
Retirement income18.7%
Supplemental Security6.0%
Cash public assistance3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP18.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.7%
High blood pressure45.8%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes16.6%
Heart disease10.3%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma12.0%
Arthritis33.1%
Kidney disease4.3%
Pulmonary disease12.3%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.1%
Binge drinking11.6%
No physical activity35.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.2%
Depression26.4%
Fair or poor health25.1%
Poor mental health18.1%
Poor physical health17.0%
No health insurance18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.8%
Visited dentist52.4%
Cholesterol screening88.4%
Teeth loss24.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans24812.8%
Disability%
Any disability25.5%
Under 185.8%
18–64 years23.7%
65 and over52.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance45.0%
Public insurance43.4%
No insurance24.2%
Uninsured under 1918.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,35194.8%
Spanish622.6%
Other Indo-European301.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,480100.0%
Born in same state2,480100.0%
Born in different state1,86475.2%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab67027%
Italian30312.2%
French26310.6%
AncestryCount%
Norwegian40.2%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access33.1%
Internet access82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74883

What city is ZIP code 74883 in?

ZIP code 74883 is primarily assigned to Wetumka, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74883 in?

ZIP code 74883 falls within Hughes County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74883?

23% of residents in ZIP code 74883 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74883?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 74883 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 74883 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 74883 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 74883 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74883 in?

ZIP code 74883 observes the CST timezone.

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