The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74569 sells for about $165,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74569 — Stringtown
The housing market in 74569 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Oklahoma community. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little new development activity.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize affordability and space over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 16.8% — 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 6.3%/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 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 74569, Atoka 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 rates in Stringtown are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
The area is served by Stringtown Public Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The region is subject to standard Oklahoma risks, including severe thunderstorms and tornado activity, with flood risks localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small businesses, and regional employment hubs in nearby Atoka.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically traveling to Atoka or McAlester for employment and major services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Atoka Lake and local rural parks, with limited commercial shopping options.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail, with many residents commuting to Atoka for broader employment opportunities.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use along the US-69 corridor, which serves as the primary artery for regional travel.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Atoka County Assessor manages property valuations, focusing on agricultural and residential assessments.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risks, with availability generally stable for standard residential structures.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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 outdoor recreation.
Local community space for outdoor gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.