Lexington, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73051
Cleveland County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,264
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,872
- Median income Near-median income area
- $164,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lexington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73051 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 73051 (Lexington, OK) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 237.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73051 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lexington, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, home to 10,264 residents across 332.2 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73051 reports a modest median household income of $65,872 (5% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,083. The poverty rate is 16.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,700 (6% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $990; 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 73051 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 73051
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73051.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 73051, Lexington, 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
10,264
Population
332.2
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73051?
41.9
Median Age
66.5%
Male
33.5%
Female
4.4%
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?
$65,872
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$24,083
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73051 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Lexington, 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)
$65,872 Top 32% higher than 68% 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
3,227housing units
3,227
Total Housing Units
2,820
Occupied Units
407
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,700
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$990
Median Rent
1990
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73051 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.1% | 200 |
| 2021 | -4.7% | 190 |
| 2022 | +20.7% | 230 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 237 |
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 69 business establishments in ZIP 73051, employing approximately 431 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,080,000.
69
Businesses
431
Employees
$14.1M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 21.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 10 | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.3% |
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 73051 vs 73068 →
ZIP 73051 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73068
Noble (73068)
11,707 residents
- 73051
Lexington (73051)
10,264 residents
- 73095 1,895
Wayne (73095)
1,895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73051 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73051 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73095
Wayne (73095)
$77,232 median income
- 73068
Noble (73068)
$73,821 median income
- 73051
Lexington (73051)
$65,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73051 ranks #3 of 3 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 73051, 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 (10,264 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 73051 in?
ZIP code 73051 (Lexington) 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 73051?
ZIP code 73051 in Lexington, OK has a population of 10,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73051?
The median household income in ZIP 73051 is $65,872, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73051?
The median home value in ZIP 73051 is $164,700, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73051?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73051 is White at 66.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73051?
ZIP code 73051 has 69 business establishments employing approximately 431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73051?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73051 are: Retail trade (15), Other services (except public administration) (11), Construction (10). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73051?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73051 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 73051?
In ZIP code 73051, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 73051?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73051 is 31.1 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 73051?
In ZIP code 73051, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73051?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73051 is 16.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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