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 Moderate-density area
- $94,014
- Median income Above-median income area
- $274,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73026 (Norman, OK) rose +12.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.9 in 2023 to 261.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,447. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $274,400 (76% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 94.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,219.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 73026 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 14
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 73026?
44.7
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$43,447
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73026 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Norman, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,014 Top 7% higher than 93% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,398housing units
4,398
Total Housing Units
4,184
Occupied Units
214
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,400
Median Home Value
+76% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 73071
Norman (73071)
36,711 residents
- 73068 11,707
Noble (73068)
11,707 residents
- 73026 10,437
Norman (73026)
10,437 residents
- 74857 9,288
Newalla (74857)
9,288 residents
- 73165 5,809
Oklahoma City (73165)
5,809 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73026 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73165
Oklahoma City (73165)
$125,434 median income
- 73026
Norman (73026)
$94,014 median income
- 74857
Newalla (74857)
$92,479 median income
- 73068
Noble (73068)
$73,821 median income
- 73071
Norman (73071)
$64,007 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73026, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,437 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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