ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 74801

Part of Shawnee, OK

Pop. 21,967·Pottawatomie County·88th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma

Median rent (all units)

$1,055/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$877

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 74801 · $1,055

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$710

1 BR

$750

2 BR

$980

3 BR

$1,310

4 BR+

$1,540

Research median

$980/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 74801 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 74801 changed +5.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($55,077) is $1,377 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,310); a 4-bedroom is $1,540.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 74801. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,660/yr

At $1,055/mo median

Location

CityShawnee

StateOK

CountyPottawatomie County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 74801 (Shawnee, OK) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,967

Median income

$55,077

Median age

38.1

Renters

37.2%

Age distribution

25.3%

21.5%

23.4%

12.9%

16.9%

Under 1825.3%

18–3421.5%

35–5423.4%

55–6412.9%

65+16.9%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

71.1%

18.8%

White71.1%

Black2.8%

Hispanic6.6%

Asian0.8%

Other18.8%

Education (25+)

33.7%

33.6%

21.6%

No HS diploma11.1%

HS diploma33.7%

Some college33.6%

Bachelor's+21.6%

Housing tenure

62.8%

37.2%

Owner62.8%

Renter37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 74801 in Shawnee, OK has changed in 5 years

Income

$48,604 → $55,077

up 13.3%

Population

21,751 → 21,967

up 1.0%

Renter share

41.3% → 37.2%

-4.1 pts

Bachelor's+

20.6% → 21.6%

+1.0 pts

Median household income grew from $48,604 to $55,077 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 21,751 to 21,967 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 37.2% of households rent today, against 41.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 74801 covers Shawnee, OK. The median rent here is $1,055/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($55,077/yr), ZIP 74801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 74801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,055/mo in ZIP 74801. The local median household income is $55,077/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 74801?

Rent in ZIP 74801 has risen 5.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 74801 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 74801 is one of the more affordable among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #88 of 99 at $1,055/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 74801 changed +5.9%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.