74843 ZIP Code — Fitzhugh, OK

Pontotoc County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74843 is located in Fitzhugh, Oklahoma, within Pontotoc County. It covers approximately 33.19 square miles and serves a population of 314 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $278,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $81,875. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 38% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 74843 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

314

population

33.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fitzhugh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74865 Roff (4.8 mi) 74820 Ada (11.2 mi) 74871 Stonewall (13.9 mi) 74872 Stratford (15.1 mi) 73086 Sulphur (16.7 mi) 74825 Allen (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	314
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	33.19 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	34.6615
Longitude	-96.7661
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	48.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	19.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

314

Population

People per sq mi

59.9

Median age

$81,875

Median household income

$44,765

Per capita income

$278,900

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

89.4%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

58.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	66	21.0%
18 and over	248	79.0%
65 and over	123	39.2%
Median age	59.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.5%

Two or more races 9.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	278	88.5%
Two or more races	30	9.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	48.9%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	29.3%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	19.0%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.8%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 25.9%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	25.9%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	21.2%
$150k–$200k	16.5%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$81,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.3%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 39.5%

$300k–$500k 26.3%

$500k–$1M 13.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$278,900
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	89.4%
Renter occupied	10.6%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	20.8%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	21.9%
1970–1979	5.2%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	12.5%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.5%
3 bedrooms	78.1%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	36.5%
3 or more	48.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	62.4%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	52	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	1	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	8	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	24	28.2%
Households with children under 18	26	30.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	37.6%
Average household size	3.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.1%	39.6%
Married	84.6%	49.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.8%	8.5%
Divorced	2.6%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 16.1%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 3.6%

Bachelor's degree 46.0%

Graduate / professional 12.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	58.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	64.5%
High school	16	25.8%
College / grad school	6	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Professional & management 20.2%

Public administration 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Retail trade 0.8%

Finance & real estate 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.7%
Service	3.2%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	2.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.4%
Government	32.3%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.9%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.5%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	304	96.8%
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)	313	99.7%
Born in same state	313	99.7%
Born in different state	261	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.3%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	125	39.8%
Italian	52	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	31	9.9%
English	27	8.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.1%
Internet access	96.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74843

What city is ZIP code 74843 in?

ZIP code 74843 is primarily assigned to Fitzhugh, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74843 in?

ZIP code 74843 falls within Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74843 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 74843 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74843?

59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 74843 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 74843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74843 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 74843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 74843 in?

ZIP code 74843 observes the CST timezone.