74735 ZIP Code — Fort Towson, OK

Choctaw County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74735 is located in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 205.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,983 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74735

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,821. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 74735 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,983

population

205.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74735 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74735

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74735. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Towson	Acceptable
Fort Towson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74756 Sawyer (4.6 mi) 74755 Rufe (12.9 mi) 74764 Valliant (13.1 mi) 74738 Grant (14 mi) 74743 Hugo (14 mi) 75411 Arthur City (14.7 mi) 74754 Ringold (15.7 mi) 75412 Bagwell (15.9 mi) 74766 Wright City (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,983
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	205.09 sq mi
Water area	3.40 sq mi
Latitude	34.0294
Longitude	-95.2668
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	47.3%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,983

Population

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$54,821

Median household income

$23,765

Per capita income

$139,400

Median home value

$788

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

740

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

105

102

35–44

118

121

45–54

140

55–59

60–64

122

65–74

141

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	442	22.3%
18 and over	1,541	77.7%
65 and over	448	22.6%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 13%

Two or more races 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,417	70.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	262	13%
Two or more races	258	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.5%
Black or African American	26	1.3%
Asian	9	0.4%
Other race	7	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.3%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	34.7%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 10.0%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 20.6%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	10.0%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	20.6%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$54,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,400
Median rent / month	$788
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	20.9%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	8.5%
1940–1949	2.5%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	43.9%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	26.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.6%
Electricity	67.4%
Propane / LP gas	19.2%
Fuel oil	5.9%
Wood	4.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	356	50.9%
Cohabiting couple	30	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	124	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	189	27.0%
Households with children under 18	195	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	43.5%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	19.4%
Married	53.5%	47.1%
Separated	2.0%	2.3%
Widowed	9.1%	12.7%
Divorced	11.9%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.0%
Kindergarten	17	4.1%
Elementary school	166	39.9%
High school	140	33.7%
College / grad school	68	16.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Manufacturing 14.1%

Agriculture & mining 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Public administration 6.9%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.1%
Production & transportation	12.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.3

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.9%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	22.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	196	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	28.8%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.6%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	19.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,873	94.5%
Spanish	5	0.3%
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)	1,974	99.5%
Born in same state	1,947	98.2%
Born in different state	1,080	54.5%
Foreign born	27	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	180	9.1%
French	92	4.6%
Arab	78	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	1.5%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74735

What city is ZIP code 74735 in?

ZIP code 74735 is primarily assigned to Fort Towson, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74735 in?

ZIP code 74735 falls within Choctaw County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 74735 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 74735 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74735?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74735?

16% of residents in ZIP code 74735 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74735 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 74735 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 74735 in?

ZIP code 74735 observes the CST timezone.