ZIP Code 73071
standardSource:
Norman · Cleveland County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 36,711
- Median income
- $64,007
- Median home value
- $215,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.1%
- Land area
- 63.1 sq mi
581/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 31
Chicago
ZIP code 73071 in Norman, Oklahoma has a population of 36,711. The median household income is $64,007, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $215,200, 23% below the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.1 square miles in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 36,711 residents, producing a population density of 581 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73071 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73071 sits at $64,007 (2% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $36,024. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $215,200 (38% above the state average) with median rent at $1,063 per month, and 48.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleveland County, so you can benchmark 73071 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 73071
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73071.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
87 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
69 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73071, Norman, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
36,711
Population
63.1
Area (sq mi)
581
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73071?
31.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
6.8%
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?
$64,007
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$36,024
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
19,495
Total Housing Units
18,156
Occupied Units
1,339
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,200
Median Home Value
+38% vs state
$1,063
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
269
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+169%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73071 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.6% | 182 |
| 2021 | +6.1% | 193 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 218 |
| 2023 | +14.3% | 250 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 269 |
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 625 business establishments in ZIP 73071, employing approximately 10,842 people with a combined annual payroll of $603,002,000.
625
Businesses
10,842
Employees
$603.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 11.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 10.9% |
| Construction | 65 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.8% |
| Information | 10 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 6 | 1.0% |
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 73071 vs 73069 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73069 | Norman, OK | 23,912 | 3.0 mi |
| 73019 | Norman, OK | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 73072 | Norman, OK | 42,797 | 5.6 mi |
| 73026 | Norman, OK | 10,437 | 7.5 mi |
| 73160 | Oklahoma City, OK | 53,666 | 7.4 mi |
| 73165 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,809 | 7.9 mi |
| 73093 | Washington, OK | 2,612 | 10.4 mi |
| 73170 | Oklahoma City, OK | 35,343 | 9.9 mi |
| 73068 | Noble, OK | 11,707 | 10.0 mi |
| 73139 | Oklahoma City, OK | 17,253 | 12.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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