ZIP Code 74556 in Lehigh, OK

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Lehigh, Oklahoma
Counties:Coal County[Primary]
Atoka County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:24:25 AM
Population:317 [See All]
Area Code:580
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.4760, -96.1889
Land Area:5.851 sq mi
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74556 - Lehigh, OK

ZIP Code 74556, Lehigh

Small Town
LocationCoal County, OK
Area0.0 sq mi
Population317
Households131
PO Boxes153 (117% adoption)
Median Age45.8 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • Lehigh's 317 residents live in 131 occupied households, giving a household ratio of 2.4 people per home
  • The post office maintains 153 PO Boxes, serving more customers than just local households due to regional demand
  • Rural carrier routes provide street delivery to homes along N Highway 75 and S Pecan St
  • The median household income is $55,577, with a median home value of $140,600
  • About 12% of workers are employed in educational, healthcare, and social services
  • The community has a median age of 45.8 years, indicating a relatively mature population

Postal Services

The post office maintains 153 PO Boxes for a customer base that extends beyond the ZIP's occupied housing units. That adoption rate of 1.17 shows the facility serves surrounding areas where rural route delivery doesn't reach. Two rural carrier routes handle street delivery along N Highway 75 and S Pecan St, connecting farm properties and scattered residences across the county's rolling terrain.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor Minimal Grid

Street names show a highway-oriented community with minimal grid structure, typical of small rural towns where a major route forms the main artery and scattered residential streets branch off into the countryside.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 74556 has 317 residents and 131 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 45.8 years, significantly older than the state (37.3) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.4%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (11.4%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:317Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:257Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$57,500Source: Census ACS
Households:131Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$178,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.42Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--521461470421392393384359403367308287283257
Decennial Census422------------------317--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 45.8

Male Median Age: 37.2

Female Median Age: 52.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male720121110710124941116205040
Female1212555267109101613259540
Total19321716159161914181427294514580
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20173.09%
Black:20.73%
Hispanic:*72.55%
Asian:10.36%
American Indian:3613.09%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:2810.18%
Total:275100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:16251.10%37.2 years
Females:15548.90%52.3 years
Total:317100%45.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:257100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:257100%
Total Native Population:257100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $57,500, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $30,859 (115.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,000. Family households earn a median of $44,231 versus $58,289 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,058). By gender, male median income is $51,667 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $51,667 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 39.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (23.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$26,641$27,500$33,333$43,750$43,333$47,083$46,339$47,045$53,500$49,848$50,833$53,563$55,577$57,500
Median Family Income$42,875$42,679$44,875$47,875$51,250$49,375$51,667$52,500$62,813$63,403$57,500$72,583$53,333$44,231
Median NonFamily Income$15,781$14,821$15,268$14,861$15,000$26,250$22,188$25,625$28,250$47,865$50,385$52,917$55,724$58,289
Median Male Income$27,188$27,019$31,250$31,417$35,625$50,938$43,125$54,583$39,881$39,293$41,053$46,103$45,938$51,667
Median Female Income$22,386$23,958$26,548$26,848$26,912$27,031$27,083$22,083$22,614$22,574$25,288$27,727$28,295$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:7835.62%
Unemployed:94.11%
Not In Labor Force:13260.27%
Total:219100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1417.95%
Service:1823.08%
Sales and Office:1620.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1417.95%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1620.51%
Total Civilian Employed Population:78100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $178,300, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $120,100 (206.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $103,000. The median gross rent is $875, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $307 (54.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $431. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.50% (23.66% with a mortgage, 76.34% free-and-clear) and renters 22.50% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.46%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$58,200$62,200$57,100$58,300$69,200$65,800$62,500$74,000$75,300$88,800$116,700$152,700$140,600$178,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:933.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:27.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:1659.26%
Total:27100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$568$500$500$563$563$588$467$475$444$438$500$663$750$875
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2218.33%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):7159.17%
Renter Occupied:2722.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:120100%

Occupied Housing Units:12080.54%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2919.46%
Total Housing Units:149100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:12181.21%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:2818.79%
Total Housing Units:149100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 2.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 86.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 54.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.03%). College enrollment is 23.08%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:63.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2010.05%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):9447.24%
Some college, no degree:2814.07%
Associate's degree:4623.12%
Bachelor's degree:42.01%
Graduate or professional degree:10.50%
Total:199100%
High school or higher:17386.93%
Bachelor's degree or higher:52.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:7626.86%
Public Insurance:14149.82%
No Insurance:6623.32%
Total:283100%
Has Health Insurance:21776.68%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty17.6%13.8%12.8%9.8%7.8%6.6%6.0%8.2%7.3%4.2%20.0%19.7%20.0%21.7%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:717.95%
Kindergarten:12.56%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1641.03%
High school (grades 9-12):615.38%
College or graduate school:923.08%
Total:39100%
Early Childhood:820.51%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2358.97%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 74556 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:152Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 74556 is located in Coal County, Oklahoma, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Oklahoma's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 74556. It covers 5.851 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.13 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:5.851 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.13 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:20995.35 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4042200Source: Census
Place Name:Lehigh city; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


74557 | | 74555

Schools in ZIP Code 74556


We could not locate which school district 74556 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.

Emerson Es 111 Fox Ave
Coalgate, OK 74538
District: Coalgate Public SchoolsNearby
Coalgate Hs 111 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
District: Coalgate Public SchoolsNearby
Wallace Byrd Ms 108 West Cedar
Coalgate, OK 74538
District: Coalgate Public SchoolsNearby
Cottonwood Public School 38286 Lubbis St
Coalgate, OK 74538
District: Cottonwood Public SchoolNearby
Atoka Es 1680 S Great House Dr
Atoka, OK 74525
District: Atoka Public SchoolsNearby
Legacy Christian School 3412 W University Blvd
Durant, OK 74701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mcalester Christian Academy 1700 S Main St
Mcalester, OK 74501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lakewood Christian School 840 S George Nigh Expy
Mcalester, OK 74501
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 74556


Murray State College One Murray Campus
Tishomingo, OK 73460
Type: Post Secondary
Pontotoc Technology Center 601 W 33rd
Ada, OK 74820
Type: Post Secondary
East Central University 1100 E. 14th Street
Ada, OK 74820-6999
Type: Post Secondary
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 425 W University Blvd
Durant, OK 74701-3347
Type: Post Secondary
Durant Institute Of Hair Design 2836 West University Boulevard
Durant, OK 74701-3089
Type: Post Secondary
Southern School Of Beauty Inc 140 W Main St
Durant, OK 74701-5008
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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