The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74873 sells for about $235,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 74873 — Tecumseh
The housing market in 74873 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes on larger lots. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Oklahoma City metro. Inventory levels are sufficient to meet current demand, though the market remains sensitive to interest rate fluctuations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural-suburban lifestyle with affordable housing options, while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to larger employment centers like Shawnee.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.1% · poverty 16.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 74873, Pottawatomie County OK
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Tecumseh are generally consistent with regional averages for small Oklahoma municipalities, with property crime being the primary reported concern.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by Tecumseh Public Schools, which maintains a standard curriculum and moderate performance ratings within the state accountability system.
The area is subject to standard Oklahoma climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the North Canadian River.
Economic momentum is driven by local retail, agriculture, and proximity to the Shawnee employment hub, with steady but modest residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Pottawatomie County based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via US-177 and OK-9, with most employment access directed toward the nearby Shawnee and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas.
The area features access to Tecumseh Lake for fishing and boating, along with local municipal parks and proximity to regional shopping in Shawnee.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family home rentals and small apartment complexes, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by retail, education, and agricultural services, with significant employment spillover from the nearby Shawnee micro-area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-177 serving as the primary north-south artery for the region.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along major highway corridors.
The Pottawatomie County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing a mass appraisal system for annual tax roll updates.
Parcels are subject to Tecumseh Public Schools and various county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data Commons for ZCTA 74873.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor leisure.
Central municipal park offering playgrounds and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.