Hugo, OK · standard
ZIP Code 74743
Choctaw County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,537
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $41,722
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hugo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 74743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 74743 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hugo, Choctaw County, Oklahoma, home to 8,537 residents across 569.1 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 74743 reports a modest median household income of $41,722 (33% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,729. The poverty rate is 25.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $134,200 (14% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $644; 57.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Choctaw County, so 74743 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 74743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hugo, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74743.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 19
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74743, Hugo, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,537
Population
569.1
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74743?
41.3
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$41,722
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$24,729
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 74743 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Hugo, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,722 8th percentile higher than 8% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,084housing units
4,084
Total Housing Units
3,464
Occupied Units
620
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$644
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 220 business establishments in ZIP 74743, employing approximately 2,422 people with a combined annual payroll of $81,194,000.
220
Businesses
2,422
Employees
$81.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 22.3% |
| Retail trade | 37 | 16.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.2% |
| Information | 7 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74743 vs 74738 →
ZIP 74743 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74743
Hugo (74743)
8,537 residents
- 74756 870
Sawyer (74756)
870 residents
- 74738 560
Grant (74738)
560 residents
- 74760 295
Spencerville (74760)
295 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 74743 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 74743 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 74756
Sawyer (74756)
$53,077 median income
- 74760
Spencerville (74760)
$50,250 median income
- 74743
Hugo (74743)
$41,722 median income
- 74738
Grant (74738)
$22,857 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 74743 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 74743, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,537 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 74743 in?
ZIP code 74743 (Hugo) is located in Choctaw County, Oklahoma. Choctaw County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/choctaw-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 74743?
ZIP code 74743 in Hugo, OK has a population of 8,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 74743?
The median household income in ZIP 74743 is $41,722, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 74743?
The median home value in ZIP 74743 is $134,200, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 74743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 74743 is White at 53.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 74743?
ZIP code 74743 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 2,422 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 74743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 74743 are: Health care and social assistance (49), Retail trade (37), Finance and insurance (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 74743?
In ZIP code 74743, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 74743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 74743 is 19.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 74743?
In ZIP code 74743, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 74743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 74743 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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