The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74842 sells for about $135,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74842 — Fittstown
The housing market in 74842 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents, though limited new construction keeps the market quiet. Current conditions reflect a typical rural market with slow, steady activity.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs. It is less ideal for those requiring proximity to major urban employment centers or high-density amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 4.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 16.5% — 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 5.3%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 74842, Hughes 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 this rural area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this area are part of the local independent school district, which generally maintains average performance ratings compared to state benchmarks.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries. There is limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences. No municipal income tax is levied in this jurisdiction.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to regional employment hubs averaging 30-45 minutes via state highways.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks and access to nearby rural trails and fishing spots. Shopping and dining options are limited to small-town local businesses.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents. There is minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, public sector employment, and small-scale retail. Economic growth remains steady but slow.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with access to regional highways serving as the primary transit corridor.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes, following state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-level assessments for public services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in this part of the state.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 74842 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.
- Springs at the Artesian4.319.8 mi
- Chickasaw Visitor Center4.819.8 mi
- Pontotoc County Court House4.112.8 mi
- Wintersmith Park4.711.8 mi
- Ada Dog Park4.512.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Central community space for local gatherings and youth sports.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.