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Pontotoc County
Fittstown, OK
74842
74842 ZIP Code — Fittstown, OK
Pontotoc County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 74842 is located in
Fittstown ,
Oklahoma ,
within Pontotoc County .
It covers approximately 13.61 square miles and serves a population of
202 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 74842
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,042. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 74842 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
202
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
123
Geography
Land area
13.61 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
34.6336
Longitude
-96.6612
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.6%
48.9%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
19.0%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$56,042
Median household income
$150,000
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 33 16.3% 18 and over 169 83.7% 65 and over 33 16.3% Median age 45.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
9.9%
Group Count % White 159 78.7% Two or more races 23 11.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 20 9.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
75.6%
48.9%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
29.3%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
8.9%
19.0%
18.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.8%
4.5%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 8.4% $15k–$25k 14.7% $35k–$50k 18.9% $50k–$75k 35.8% $100k–$150k 16.8% $150k–$200k 5.3% Median income $56,042
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $150,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 75.8% Renter occupied 24.2% Vacant 20.8% Single-family detached 83.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 16.7% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 8.3% 1980–1989 5.0% 1970–1979 20.0% 1960–1969 21.7% 1950–1959 19.2% 1940–1949 7.5% 1939 or earlier 8.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 24.2% 3 bedrooms 71.7% 4 bedrooms 4.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 14.7% 2 vehicles 54.7% 3 or more 22.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.4% Electricity 24.2% Propane / LP gas 43.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 40 42.1% Cohabiting couple 5 5.3% Male householder, no spouse 31 32.6% Female householder, no spouse 19 20.0% Households with children under 18 18 18.9% Households with seniors (65+) 24 25.3% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 5.9% 31.0% Married 45.9% 45.2% Separated 0.0% 7.1% Widowed 12.9% 8.3% Divorced 35.3% 8.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Graduate / professional
11.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.7% Bachelor's or higher 24.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.3%
Agriculture & mining
26.0%
Professional & management
7.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 46.2% Service 2.9% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 32.7% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.6% Government 25.0% Self-employed 15.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 91.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 8.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
45.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 6.3% Supplemental Security 12.6% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.9% High blood pressure 42.5% High cholesterol 41.4% Diabetes 13.9% Heart disease 9.0% Stroke 4.1% Asthma 10.9% Arthritis 32.2% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.8% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 11.8% No physical activity 30.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.7% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 19.2% Poor mental health 16.3% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.7% Visited dentist 61.3% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 5 3.0%
Disability % Any disability 36.6% Under 18 54.5% 18–64 years 36.8% 65 and over 18.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.9% Public insurance 44.6% No insurance 9.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 194 96.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 202 100.0% Born in same state 202 100.0% Born in different state 155 76.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 101 50% Italian 49 24.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 78.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74842
What city is ZIP code 74842 in?
ZIP code 74842 is primarily assigned to Fittstown, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 74842 in?
ZIP code 74842 falls within Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 74842 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 74842 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74842?
The median home value in ZIP code 74842 is $150,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 74842?
ZIP code 74842 has an estimated population of 202 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 74842?
The median household income in ZIP code 74842 is $56,042, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 74842 in?
ZIP code 74842 observes the CST timezone.
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