Real Estate Investing in Hodgen, Oklahoma (74939)

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Le Flore County • Population: 1,234 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 74939 (Hodgen, OK)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 42.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $39,167 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $189,267
Avg Monthly Rent $846
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $39,167
% Renters 20.3%

Market Analysis: 74939 Hodgen

The 74939 ZIP covers a section of Hodgen that demands careful diligence. Prices near $189K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $189K asset, 74939 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Nearby ZIPs in Hodgen have seen price recovery that 74939 has not matched. Le Flore County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Who lives in 74939 is part of why the ZIP is priced as it is. The demographic profile requires hands-on management, tight screening, and local knowledge.

Strategically, 74939 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Hodgen:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 62/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $846/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$199K$170K$142K$113K$84K$55KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 74939 Compare?

Metric 74939 Hodgen Oklahoma
Home Value $189,267 $200,491 $214,563
5-Year CAGR 5.3% 5.4% 6.9%
Avg Rent $846 $846 -
Cap Rate 3.5% 3.3% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.5%
Low
5yr Growth
+5.3%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $189,267
Monthly Rent $846
Price-to-Rent 18.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.4%
Cap Rate 3.5%
5-Year IRR 8.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.3% ▲
10-Year CAGR +7.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.5%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
42.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.3%
Stable
Eviction process: Moderate Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 74939

Population: 1,234

💰 Median Household Income
$39,167
This area
$39,167
State
$58,994
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
20.3%
This area
20.3%
State
25.6%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.5%
This area
0.5%
State
-1.8%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
3.5%
This area
3.5%
State
14.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.5 years
This area
41.5 years
State
30.2 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
42.5%
This area
42.5%
State
20.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 59.6%
Black/African American 25.7%
Other/Mixed 14.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
👶 Under 18
5.1%
This area
5.1%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
11.4%
This area
11.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
17.0%
This area
17.0%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 74939

C+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
15.7:1 Avg Class Size
$9,853 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

C+ Average

HODGEN PUBLIC SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
264 Students
👨‍🏫
15.7:1 Class Size
💰
$9,853 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hodgen, OK stack up for property investment?

Hodgen, OK comes in at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $189K and average rents around $846/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Hodgen, OK?

Average rent in Hodgen, OK is approximately $846/mo per month. Against $189K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How deep is the rental pool in Hodgen, OK?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Hodgen, OK. The rental market absorbs $846/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Are there empty rentals in Hodgen, OK?

Hodgen, OK sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader OK rental market.

What is it like being a landlord in Hodgen, OK?

OK ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Hodgen generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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