| City: | Stillwater, Oklahoma |
| Names to Avoid: | OK St Unv Adm, OK State Univ Admin, Stw |
| County: | Payne County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:25 AM |
| Population: | 450 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 405 / 572 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 36.1235, -97.0901 |
| Land Area: | 0.138 sq mi |
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Oklahoma State University's main administrative campus operates under dedicated ZIP code 74078 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Founded on Christmas Day 1890 as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, this land-grant institution became Oklahoma State University in 1957 and has grown into one of America's premier research universities. The 0.11-square-mile designation handles the academic and administrative heart of campus, with a separate ZIP serving student housing. This postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The sprawling campus mail operation spans 495 delivery codes across 301 named buildings and departments. Postal records include Whitehurst Hall (home to the President's Office, Provost, and central administration), the Student Union Hall housing Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Bursar, and Agricultural Hall serving the College of Agriculture. Academic buildings range from the Life Sciences Building and Noble Research Center to the Engineering complex and Edmon Low Library. The Veterinary Medicine program occupies McElroy Hall, while Colvin Center handles athletics and recreation.
The 2020 Census counted 450 residents with a median age of 19.8 years. All residents live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating dormitory or campus housing within this administrative designation. Zero traditional housing units exist in this ZIP, reflecting its institutional rather than residential character.
Census Business Patterns data shows 9 establishments employing 151 workers within this designation. The diverse departmental structure includes the 4-H Youth Development program, Fire Protection Publications, the Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Lab, and even federal agencies like USDA and US Fish & Wildlife with campus offices. Stillwater serves as the valid mailing city for correspondence to Oklahoma State University.
| Population: | 450 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 9 |
| Employment: | 151 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 74078 has 450 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (37.3) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.3%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 450Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 451Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,260.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,233 | 2,427 | 2,670 | 2,817 | 2,458 | 2,377 | 2,344 | 2,329 | 2,306 | 2,082 | 352 | 455 | 441 | 451 |
| Decennial Census | 2,295 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 450 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 20.2
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 112 | 125 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 66 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 259 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 285 | 65.52% |
| Black: | 35 | 8.05% |
| Hispanic:* | 58 | 13.33% |
| Asian: | 11 | 2.53% |
| American Indian: | 31 | 7.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 15 | 3.45% |
| Total: | 435 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 237 | 52.67% | 20.2 years |
| Females: | 213 | 47.33% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 450 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 432 | 95.79% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 19 | 4.21% |
| Total Population: | 451 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 432 | 95.79% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19 | 4.21% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 30.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $6,836 | $6,838 | $0 | $7,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,773 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 120 | 26.91% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 2.91% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 313 | 70.18% |
| Total: | 446 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 25 | 20.83% |
| Service: | 52 | 43.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 24.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 5.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 6.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 120 | 100% |
In 2024, 41.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 87.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 7.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 58.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 41.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 392 | 87.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 7.17% |
| No Insurance: | 22 | 4.93% |
| Total: | 446 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 424 | 95.07% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 451 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 451 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 74078 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 128 people with an annual payroll of $4,922,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,097,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,922,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 128Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74078 is located in Payne County, Oklahoma, within the Stillwater, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44660) and Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 77,350 people, about 0.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 74078. It covers 0.138 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Stillwater, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 44660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 77,350Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.138 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 34116.73 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4070300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Stillwater city; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 74078 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.