74963 ZIP Code — Watson, OK

Mccurtain County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 74963 is located in Watson, Oklahoma, within Mccurtain County. It covers approximately 57.83 square miles and serves a population of 577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 74963

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 $95,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of 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 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 74963 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

577

population

57.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

74963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 74963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 74963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Watson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

71973 Wickes (12.8 mi) 71937 Cove (13.1 mi) 71944 Grannis (13.6 mi) 74724 Bethel (14.4 mi) 74957 Smithville (15.1 mi) 71841 Gillham (16.1 mi) 74734 Eagletown (17.1 mi) 71972 Vandervoort (17.1 mi) 71945 Hatfield (18.4 mi) 74728 Broken Bow (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	577
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	57.83 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	34.3102
Longitude	-94.5795
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	51.1%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	10.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.1%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

577

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$23,729

Per capita income

$95,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

12.7%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

236

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	181	31.4%
18 and over	396	68.6%
65 and over	136	23.6%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 23.6%

Two or more races 10.9%

Asian 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	371	64.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	136	23.6%
Two or more races	63	10.9%
Asian	7	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.1%	59.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	29.0%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	10.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.1%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 32.0%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	32.0%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.8%

$50k–$100k 35.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	20.2%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	28.5%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	44.6%
3 or more	33.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	31.5%
Propane / LP gas	32.0%
Wood	32.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	70	31.5%
Households with children under 18	70	31.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	103	46.4%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	17.9%
Married	61.2%	50.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	20.8%
Divorced	5.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 49.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	38.9%
High school	69	43.9%
College / grad school	24	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.6%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Construction 2.6%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.7%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.2%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	2.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.7%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 12.7%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	20.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.2%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	33.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	39.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	21.0%
Uninsured under 19	10.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	529	91.7%
Spanish	14	2.6%
Other Indo-European	7	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	570	98.8%
Born in same state	563	97.6%
Born in different state	213	36.9%
Foreign born	7	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	114	19.8%
Italian	75	13%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	28	4.9%
German	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 74963

What city is ZIP code 74963 in?

ZIP code 74963 is primarily assigned to Watson, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 74963 in?

ZIP code 74963 falls within Mccurtain County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 74963 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 74963 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 74963?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 74963 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 74963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 74963 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 74963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 74963 in?

ZIP code 74963 observes the CST timezone.