ZIP Code 74556 in Lehigh, OK

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Lehigh, Oklahoma
Counties:Coal County[Primary]
Atoka County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:53:19 PM
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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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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:317Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:283Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:54.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$55,577Source: Census ACS
Households:131Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$140,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.42Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.18Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--521461470421392393384359403367308287283
Decennial Census422------------------317------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:283100.00%
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:283100%
Total Native Population:283100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $55,577, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $28,936 (108.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,077. Family households earn a median of $53,333 versus $55,724 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,391). By gender, male median income is $45,938 and female is $28,295, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,643 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.0%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (30.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
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
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
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
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:9540.95%
Unemployed:135.60%
Not In Labor Force:12453.45%
Total:232100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:88.42%
Service:1212.63%
Sales and Office:2930.53%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2425.26%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2223.16%
Total Civilian Employed Population:95100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $140,600, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $82,400 (141.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,300. The median gross rent is $750, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $182 (32.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $306. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.45% (22.77% with a mortgage, 77.23% free-and-clear) and renters 18.55% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.42%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
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
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:14.35%
$500 to $999:730.43%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$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:1565.22%
Total:23100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$568$500$500$563$563$588$467$475$444$438$500$663$750
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2318.55%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):7862.90%
Renter Occupied:2318.55%
Total Occupied Housing Units:124100%

Occupied Housing Units:12481.58%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2818.42%
Total Housing Units:152100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:12179.61%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:3120.39%
Total Housing Units:152100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 1.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 35.70%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), 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 (62.50%). College enrollment is 12.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:62.79%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2310.70%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):11453.02%
Some college, no degree:2511.63%
Associate's degree:4420.47%
Bachelor's degree:31.40%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:215100%
High school or higher:18686.51%
Bachelor's degree or higher:31.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:10133.01%
Public Insurance:13945.42%
No Insurance:6621.57%
Total:306100%
Has Health Insurance:24078.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% 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%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:48.33%
Kindergarten:36.25%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3062.50%
High school (grades 9-12):510.42%
College or graduate school:612.50%
Total:48100%
Early Childhood:714.58%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3879.17%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:154Source: 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
Tupelo Es 200 South 7th
Tupelo, OK 74572
District: Tupelo Public SchoolsNearby
Victory Life Academy 3412 W University Blvd
Durant, OK 74701
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mcalester Christian Academy 1700 S Main St
Mcalester, OK 74501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Veritas Christian School 2004 W Broadway
Sulphur, OK 73086
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 10/1/2025], https://nces.ed.gov