74743 ZIP Code — Hugo, OK

Choctaw County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74743 is located in Hugo, Oklahoma, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 230.10 square miles and serves a population of 7,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74743

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 $117,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $39,286. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 74743 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,964

population

230.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74743 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74743

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74743. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hugo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

74738 Grant (8.7 mi) 74756 Sawyer (9.4 mi) 74759 Soper (10.5 mi) 75411 Arthur City (12.7 mi) 74735 Fort Towson (14 mi) 74727 Boswell (14.8 mi) 75473 Powderly (16.1 mi) 75486 Sumner (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,964
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	230.10 sq mi
Water area	13.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.0333
Longitude	-95.5110
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	60.9%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

7,964

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$39,286

Median household income

$23,610

Per capita income

$117,100

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

59.5%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

2,671

Housing units

13.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

283

237

5–9

247

316

10–14

329

252

15–19

261

254

20–24

263

405

25–34

421

428

35–44

445

417

45–54

433

266

55–59

276

290

60–64

302

430

65–74

446

260

75–84

271

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,021	25.4%
18 and over	5,943	74.6%
65 and over	1,567	19.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.1%

Black or African American 14.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%

Two or more races 11%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 2.2%

Asian 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,488	54.1%
Black or African American	1,182	14.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,174	14.1%
Two or more races	916	11%
Hispanic or Latino	339	4.1%
Other race	180	2.2%
Asian	15	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	59.6%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	25.6%	27.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	11.4%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	2.0%	4.5%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 12.0%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	12.0%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$39,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 25.8%

$150k–$200k 14.1%

$200k–$300k 7.5%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,100
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	59.5%
Renter occupied	40.5%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	7.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	12.7%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	22.4%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.3%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	43.2%
2 vehicles	22.3%
3 or more	23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.6%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,268	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	188	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	744	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,142	34.2%
Households with children under 18	943	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,226	36.7%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	24.7%
Married	46.1%	44.4%
Separated	0.9%	3.2%
Widowed	6.7%	14.3%
Divorced	12.7%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 24.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	147	7.9%
Kindergarten	85	4.5%
Elementary school	941	50.3%
High school	394	21.1%
College / grad school	304	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.1%

Retail trade 11.0%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.8%

Professional & management 5.3%

Public administration 5.0%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 34.9%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	7.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	17.1%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.5%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	27.1%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	48.3%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	27.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	468	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	8.8%
18–64 years	26.7%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.1%
Public insurance	52.0%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,409	93.0%
Spanish	43	0.6%
Other Indo-European	43	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,808	98.0%
Born in same state	7,772	97.6%
Born in different state	4,422	55.5%
Foreign born	36	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	156	2.0%
Not a US citizen	94	60.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	570	7.2%
French	524	6.6%
Arab	379	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.2%
Polish	12	0.2%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74743

What city is ZIP code 74743 in?

ZIP code 74743 is primarily assigned to Hugo, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74743 in?

ZIP code 74743 falls within Choctaw County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74743?

27% of residents in ZIP code 74743 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74743?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 74743 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 74743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 74743?

The median home value in ZIP code 74743 is $117,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 74743 in?

ZIP code 74743 observes the CST timezone.