| City: | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Names to Avoid: | Oral Roberts Univ |
| County: | Tulsa County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:01 AM |
| Population: | 1,992 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 918 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 36.0500, -95.9522 |
| Land Area: | 0.357 sq mi |
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Oral Roberts University operates under dedicated ZIP code 74171 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Founded in 1963 by Charismatic Christian evangelist Oral Roberts, this private evangelical university held its first classes in 1965 with 303 students. The 385-acre campus was dedicated in 1967 with eight completed buildings, growing to earn North Central accreditation in 1971. Today ORU enrolls approximately 5,000 students across more than 70 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs. The postal designation has served the university for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 1,992 residents with a median age of 20.5 years, reflecting the undergraduate-heavy student body. Nearly all residents (99%) live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with dormitory housing. The 0.17-square-mile footprint encompasses the campus on Lewis Avenue, where Census Business Patterns shows 14 establishments employing 189 workers. The ACS data shows 44% of employed residents work in Education/Healthcare, typical for a university setting. Tulsa serves as the valid mailing city for correspondence to this Christian university.
| Population: | 1,992 |
| Median Age: | 20.5 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Establishments: | 14 |
| Employment: | 189 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 74171 has 1,992 residents and 0 households. The median age is 20.5 years, significantly younger than the state (37.3) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.2% male and 58.8% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.4%, lower than the state average of 63.5%) and Black or African American (22.2%, much higher than the state average of 7.3% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6%, which is higher than the state average (11.9%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the state average (7.3%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,992Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,207Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,579.8 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 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,816 | 2,177 | 2,204 | 2,207 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,992 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.5
Male Median Age: 20.6
Female Median Age: 20.4
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 288 | 506 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 472 | 670 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 760 | 1,176 | 39 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 1,164 | 52.77% |
| Black: | 443 | 20.08% |
| Hispanic:* | 311 | 14.10% |
| Asian: | 94 | 4.26% |
| American Indian: | 35 | 1.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.14% |
| Other: | 156 | 7.07% |
| Total: | 2,206 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 821 | 41.21% | 20.6 years |
| Females: | 1,171 | 58.79% | 20.4 years |
| Total: | 1,992 | 100% | 20.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,834 | 83.10% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 44 | 1.99% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 38 | 1.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 291 | 14.91% |
| Total Population: | 2,207 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,878 | 85.09% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 329 | 14.91% |
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 $6,897, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,897 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.5%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.3%).
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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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,656 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,893 | $7,772 | $6,840 | $6,897 |
| Employed: | 1,184 | 53.65% |
| Unemployed: | 130 | 5.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 893 | 40.46% |
| Total: | 2,207 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 306 | 25.84% |
| Service: | 430 | 36.32% |
| Sales and Office: | 246 | 20.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 0.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 192 | 16.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,184 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.50% 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 24.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 10.70%, 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): | 7 | 17.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 42.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 27.50% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 12.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 40 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 40 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 12.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,443 | 65.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 237 | 10.71% |
| No Insurance: | 532 | 24.05% |
| Total: | 2,212 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,680 | 75.95% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 2,207 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,207 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 74171 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 1,697 people with an annual payroll of $47,871,000.
| # 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: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $10,875,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $47,871,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,697Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 74171 is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma, within the Tulsa, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46140) and Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 937,478 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 74171. It covers 0.357 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tulsa, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 46140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 937,478Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tulsa, OK MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.357 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1631.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4075000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tulsa city; OklahomaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 74171 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.