PlainZIP

Norman, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73026

Cleveland County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,437
38/sq mi
$94,014
Median income
$274,400
Median home value
33.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norman pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73026 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, home to 10,437 residents across 277.6 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,014 (50% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $43,447. Local economic indicators show a 8.0% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $274,400 (76% above the state average), median rent at $1,219 a month, and owner-occupancy at 94.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleveland County, so you can benchmark 73026 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 73026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norman, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73026.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 73026, Norman, 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

10,437

Population

277.6

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73026?

44.7

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 78.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$94,014

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$43,447

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73026 ranks nationally

Norman, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,014 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,398

Total Housing Units

4,184

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 94.2%
Renter 5.8%

$274,400

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,219

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.0%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73026 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 179
2021 +10.3% 197
2022 +19.6% 236
2023 -0.7% 234
2024 +12.0% 262

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 153 business establishments in ZIP 73026, employing approximately 808 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,688,000.

153

Businesses

808

Employees

$34.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 25.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 13 8.5%
Retail trade 12 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 2.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 2.6%

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 73026 vs 73068 →

ZIP 73026 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73026 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 73026 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
73068 Noble, OK 11,707 6.6 mi
73071 Norman, OK 36,711 7.5 mi
73165 Oklahoma City, OK 5,809 8.8 mi
74857 Newalla, OK 9,288 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cleveland County

73160 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 53,666
73072 standard
Norman, OK
Pop: 42,797
73071 standard
Norman, OK
Pop: 36,711
73170 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 35,343
73069 standard
Norman, OK
Pop: 23,912
73068 standard
Noble, OK
Pop: 11,707

Related Areas

Cleveland County Norman, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73026 in? ▼
ZIP code 73026 (Norman) is located in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Cleveland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cleveland-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73026? ▼
ZIP code 73026 in Norman, OK has a population of 10,437 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73026 is $94,014, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73026 is $274,400, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73026 is White at 78.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73026? ▼
ZIP code 73026 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 808 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73026 are: Construction (39), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73026 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73026? ▼
In ZIP code 73026, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.9% 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 73026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73026 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73026? ▼
In ZIP code 73026, approximately 94.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73026 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.