The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74881 sells for about $198,217, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 74881 — Wellston
The 74881 housing market is currently stable, characterized by modest price growth and a limited inventory of single-family homes. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural affordability within commuting distance of Oklahoma City, though the market remains sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and local economic conditions.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living with a manageable commute to the Oklahoma City metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 12.1% — 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 6.2%/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 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 74881, Lincoln 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 the Wellston area are generally lower than the Oklahoma state average, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving the 74881 ZIP code are primarily part of the Wellston Public Schools district, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area is subject to standard Oklahoma risks, including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and occasional flooding in low-lying rural zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Oklahoma City metro area, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale agricultural services.
Property taxes are assessed by Lincoln County based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commuting to the Oklahoma City employment core typically requires a 30-45 minute drive via the Turner Turnpike or Highway 66.
Local recreation includes access to rural outdoor spaces, nearby fishing at local ponds, and community-focused events in the town of Wellston.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a reliance on single-family homes, with vacancy rates reflecting a slower-paced rural demand.
The local economy is largely supported by agriculture, small businesses, and residents commuting to the broader Oklahoma City labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with Highway 66 and the Turner Turnpike serving as the primary transit corridors.
Development is currently limited to low-density residential projects and minor commercial expansion along the main highway corridor.
The Lincoln County Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on annual adjustments based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Wellston Public School district taxes and standard county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in central Oklahoma.
Oklahoma is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch4.413.2 mi
- Lazy E Arena4.716.3 mi
- Chicken Shack4.314.9 mi
- Arcadia Round Barn4.615 mi
- Esperanza Ranch4.86.9 mi
- Route 66 Interpretive Center4.511 mi
- Route 66 Bowl4.811.4 mi
- Route 66 Interpretive Center4.511 mi
- Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum4.85 mi
- H & S Theatre4.710.9 mi
- Arcadia Round Barn4.615 mi
- Route 66 Interpretive Center4.511 mi
- Seaba Station Motorcycle Museum4.85 mi
- OK County 66 - John's Place4.813.2 mi
- Oklahoma Territorial Plaza4.517.5 mi
- Tilghman Park4.510.5 mi
- Dollar General4.28 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The primary educational anchor for the community.
Provides historic tourism and local traffic flow through the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.