PlainZIP

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
$65,872
Median income
$164,700
Median home value
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lexington pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $24,083. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $164,700 (6% above the state average); renters pay a median of $990 monthly, and 80.6% of units 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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleveland County, so you can benchmark 73051 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 73051

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lexington, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73051.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 73051?

41.9

Median Age

66.5%

Male

33.5%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 66.5%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$24,083

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73051 ranks nationally

Lexington, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,872 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,227

Total Housing Units

2,820

Occupied Units

407

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$164,700

Median Home Value

+6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73051 ranks #2 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 73051 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 73051 ranks #3 of 3 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 7.6 mi
73095 Wayne, OK 1,895 9.2 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 Lexington, OK Oklahoma

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.

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