Fort Towson ZIP Code List — Choctaw County, OK

There is one unique ZIP code in Fort Towson, Oklahoma and it is 74735. Area code: 580.

ZIP codes

205.09

sq mi land

3.40

sq mi water

580

area code

Fort Towson, OK ZIP code map

About Fort Towson, OK

Fort Towson is a small historic community located in Choctaw County in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma. The town carries a rich frontier legacy that stretches back to the early nineteenth century, when it served as a key U.S. Army outpost on the edge of the American frontier. Today, Fort Towson is served by a single ZIP code, 74735, and remains a quiet, close-knit community proud of its deep roots in Oklahoma history.

Location & geography

Fort Towson sits in the rolling, forested hills of southeastern Oklahoma, positioned near the Red River which forms the border between Oklahoma and Texas. The community is within reasonable driving distance of Hugo, Oklahoma, which lies roughly 20 miles to the northwest, while Paris, Texas, is located approximately 60 miles to the south across the Red River. The area encompasses 205.09 square miles of land and 3.40 square miles of water, with the surrounding landscape characterized by pine and hardwood forests, creek bottoms, and the gently rolling terrain typical of the Ouachita region.

Community & economy

Fort Towson has the character of a small, rural Oklahoma community where neighbors know one another and local traditions run deep. The local economy is supported by agriculture, timber-related industries, and small businesses that serve the surrounding Choctaw County region. Daily life in Fort Towson is shaped by its rural setting, with residents often traveling to Hugo or Durant for a broader range of shopping, medical, and professional services.

Transportation

Fort Towson is accessible primarily via U.S. Highway 70, which runs east to west through the region and connects the community to Hugo to the west and Idabel to the east. State Highway 209 also provides local road access through the surrounding countryside. The nearest commercial airport serving the region is the Texoma Regional Airport in Denison, Texas, though many residents also utilize the Durant Eaker Airport for general aviation needs.

History

Fort Towson was established in 1824 as a United States Army garrison to maintain order along the southwestern frontier and to monitor the border near the Red River. The fort played a significant role during the era of Indian Removal, as it was situated near the lands assigned to the Choctaw Nation following the forced relocations of the 1830s. The post is also noted as the site where Confederate General Stand Watie surrendered in June 1865, making it one of the final Confederate surrenders of the Civil War.

Did you know?

Fort Towson holds the distinction of being associated with one of the last Confederate surrenders of the Civil War, a fact that makes its historic fort site a point of genuine national significance. The remnants of the original fort are preserved as a state historic site, offering visitors a tangible connection to the layered military and Native American history of the region.

ZIP codes for Fort Towson, OK (1)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
74735	Fort Towson	Choctaw	View map

Demographics & statistics

1,983

Population

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+

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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

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%
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	%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
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	%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
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%
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

What is the ZIP code for Fort Towson, OK?

Fort Towson, OK has one ZIP code: 74735.

What is the main ZIP code for Fort Towson, OK?

The primary ZIP code for Fort Towson, OK is 74735. The city uses area code 580 for phone service.

What county is Fort Towson, OK in?

Fort Towson is located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma.

How many ZIP codes are in Fort Towson, OK?

Fort Towson, OK has 1 ZIP code.

What is the ZIP code for downtown Fort Towson and the historic Fort Towson site?

Downtown Fort Towson, including the historic Fort Towson military site, uses the ZIP code 74735, which covers the central area of Choctaw County where the city is located.

What ZIP code should I use for mailing addresses in Fort Towson, Oklahoma?

All mailing addresses in Fort Towson, Oklahoma use the single ZIP code 74735, as this is the only ZIP code serving the city in Choctaw County.