74536 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 74536 (Clayton, Oklahoma) pay a median of $420/year in property taxes on homes valued at $114,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.37%, which is 45% below the Oklahoma state average of 0.66%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 74536 is approximately $35, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pushmataha County. This is $572 less than the Oklahoma average of $992/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Oklahoma, 74536 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 74750 (0.37%) and 74939 (0.37%).

In Clayton, property taxes represent approximately 1.1% of the median household income of $39,712, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Oklahoma does not cap assessment increases at sale or for existing owners — your property will be reassessed to fair market value upon transfer or during Pushmataha County's reappraisal cycle. Pushmataha County offers a Homestead Exemption for primary residences that reduces assessed value; submit your application to the Pushmataha County Assessor. Contact the Pushmataha County Assessor's office within 30 days of closing to file your homestead exemption and obtain written confirmation of the exemption.