The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74561 sells for about $168,700, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 74561 — Quinton
The housing market in 74561 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural market. Prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most listings are single-family homes, and the market remains balanced for buyers and sellers due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, outdoor enthusiasts, and families seeking an affordable, rural lifestyle with direct access to Eufaula Lake.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 19.2% — a mixed stability 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 7.9%/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 8.5%/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 74561, Oklahoma
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 the Quinton area are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
The area is served by Quinton Public Schools, which maintains a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger districts.
The region is subject to severe thunderstorm and tornado risks common to southeastern Oklahoma, with flood risks primarily concentrated near the Eufaula Lake shoreline.
Economic momentum is largely tied to local agriculture, timber, and tourism related to Eufaula Lake, with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Pittsburg County based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to McAlester or regional employment hubs via US-69 and local state highways.
The area is anchored by proximity to Eufaula Lake, offering extensive fishing, boating, and camping opportunities, alongside local community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for affordable housing, with limited multi-family options and a reliance on single-family rentals.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, forestry, and the service industry supporting lake-based tourism.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation.
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 updated annually based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Quinton Public School District taxes and local county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail damage.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest interest from retirees relocating from urban centers.
Oklahoma is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property condition disclosure statement to buyers.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 74561 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 boating, fishing, and recreation.
Large state park offering trails, camping, and golf near the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.