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Choctaw, OK

City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73020.

Population

12,303

Land area

27.2sq mi

People per sq mi

452

ZIP codes

1

Choctaw and its ZIP codes

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Choctaw at a glance

  • Choctaw is about 7.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
  • It is the 38th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
  • Households here earn a median of $100,574 a year, 55% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 (21% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,208 a month.

Local data for Choctaw, OK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Choctaw, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$100,574

Poverty rate

6.3%

Median home value

$242,100

Median rent

$1,208/mo

Homeownership

87.5%

Bachelor's or higher

28.6%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

26.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,452), Irish Americans (1,420), Mexican Americans (773).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oklahoma County. PPP loans are for Choctaw.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$68,319

497,127 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$76,758

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$9.3B

FY 2026, $11,739 per person

PPP loans

$12.9M

440 loans, 1,696 jobs reported

Oklahoma County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Choctaw, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.8%
  • Carpooled5.3%
  • Public transit1.1%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home8.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Choctaw, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

2,152

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

1,251

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 29°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Choctaw, OK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

ZIP codes in Choctaw

1 in or overlapping Choctaw. Population shown

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Cities near Choctaw

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Nicoma ParkCity2.8 mi3.4
HarrahCity4.7 mi13
JonesTown5 mi13.7
Midwest CityCity6 mi24.4
SpencerCity6.1 mi5.4
Del CityCity9.7 mi7.5
Forest ParkTown9.9 mi1.9
Lake AlumaTown10 mi0.3
Smith VillageTown11 mi0
McLoudCity11 mi18
Valley BrookTown13 mi0.3
ArcadiaTown13 mi1.5
LutherTown14 mi15.8
DaleCensus-designated place15 mi0.7
EdmondCity15 mi84.4
MooreCity16 mi22.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Choctaw, OK in?
Choctaw is in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
What ZIP codes are in Choctaw, OK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Choctaw include 73020.
What is the population of Choctaw, OK?
About 12,303 people live in Choctaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Choctaw?
Nearby places include Nicoma Park (2.8 mi), Harrah (4.7 mi), Jones (5 mi), Midwest City (6 mi), Spencer (6.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023