The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74442 sells for about $273,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74442
The 74442 housing market is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, with prices showing moderate growth over the past year. The market is driven by local demand and limited supply, with no significant new development pipeline to alter current conditions. Figures for active listings and days on market reflect a quiet, rural market environment.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, retirees, or local workers who prioritize affordability and proximity to outdoor recreation over urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 9.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 16.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 74442, Pittsburg County OK
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime data for Indianola is not determinable at the ZCTA level; regional trends in Pittsburg County generally reflect low-density rural patterns.
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by Indianola Public Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The area faces a severe wildfire risk, with 99% of properties identified as being at risk over the next 30 years.
Economic momentum is limited, characterized by a rural agricultural and small-business base with minimal large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Pittsburg County Assessor; the rate is determined by local millage levies including school district and county general funds.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to McAlester for employment and services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Lake Eufaula for fishing and boating.
The rental market is thin with limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes and mobile homes.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to McAlester for broader employment.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Pittsburg County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated annually based on market sales.
Parcels are subject to Indianola Public School district taxes and county-level emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to increased wildfire risk and regional weather volatility.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 74442 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Major regional reservoir providing fishing, boating, and camping opportunities.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).