74873 ZIP Code, Tecumseh, OK
74873 is a ZIP code in Tecumseh, Oklahoma in Pottawatomie County. It covers 137 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 74801, 74852 and 74804. 10,924 people live here in 4,023 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (72%). Median household income is $55,803, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Tecumseh, OK
- County: Pottawatomie County
- Land area: 137 sq mi
- Population: 10,924
- Median household income: $55,803
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,924 |
| Households | 4,023 |
| Median household income | $55,803 |
| Income per person | $26,875 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 71.7% |
| Median home value | $138,700 |
| Median rent | $803 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 8.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% |
| Broadband internet | 84.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.9% |
| $10–15K | 5.2% |
| $15–25K | 11.6% |
| $25–35K | 12.3% |
| $35–50K | 12.0% |
| $50–75K | 16.8% |
| $75–100K | 16.4% |
| $100–150K | 13.6% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 3.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.2% |
| 10–19 | 15.2% |
| 20–24 | 7.5% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–44 | 11.9% |
| 45–54 | 14.1% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 9.8% |
| 75+ | 6.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 31.5% |
| Owned outright | 32.5% |
| Rented | 25.2% |
| Vacant | 10.7% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 71.0% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.5% |
| 5–19 units | 2.5% |
| 20+ units | 1.8% |
| Mobile / other | 20.4% |
Businesses in 74873
117 business establishments with 941 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 21
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 15
- Accommodation and Food Services: 13
- Retail Trade: 12
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 12
- Manufacturing: 11
- Finance and Insurance: 7
- Wholesale Trade: 5
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 74801 — Shawnee city, OK (5.7 mi)
- 74852 — Tribbey town, OK (7.7 mi)
- 74804 — Shawnee city, OK (11.4 mi)
- 74840 — Earlsboro town, OK (12.8 mi)
- 74866 — St. Louis town, OK (13.7 mi)
- 74851 — McLoud city, OK (14.6 mi)
- 74854 — Maud city, OK (14.6 mi)
- 74857 — Oklahoma City city, OK (14.6 mi)
Areas that include 74873
- Tecumseh, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Pink, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Brooksville, OK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Macomb, OK ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Pottawatomie County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 11: highest share of households with children in Pottawatomie County
- No. 2 of 11: lowest median age in Pottawatomie County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 74873, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 74873 in?
- 74873 is a Tecumseh, OK mailing address. By land area, 21% lies inside Pink, 9% lies inside Tecumseh, 2% lies inside Brooksville and 2% lies inside Bethel Acres; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 74873 in?
- 74873 is in Pottawatomie County.
- What is the population of 74873?
- About 10,924 people (±456), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 11,496.
- What is the median household income in 74873?
- $55,803 (±$6,636), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 74873?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 74873 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 74873?
- The closest, measured center to center: 74801 (5.7 mi, Shawnee), 74852 (7.7 mi, Tribbey), 74804 (11.4 mi, Shawnee), 74840 (12.8 mi, Earlsboro), 74866 (13.7 mi, St. Louis) and 74851 (14.6 mi, McLoud).
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