Norman, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73072
Cleveland County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,797
- 314/sq mi High-density area
- $78,546
- Median income Near-median income area
- $306,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norman pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 314
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73072 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 73072 (Norman, OK) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.6 in 2023 to 233.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73072 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, with 42,797 residents across 136.5 square miles, a density of 314 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73072 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,546 (25% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,764. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $306,500 (96% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $1,144; 55.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cleveland County, so 73072 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 73072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norman, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73072.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
166 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
109 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
109 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 73072, 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
42,797
Population
136.5
Area (sq mi)
314
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73072?
30.2
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
6.2%
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?
$78,546
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$42,764
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73072 ranks nationally
Norman, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,546 Top 40% higher than 60% of 30,318 US 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
21,245housing units
21,245
Total Housing Units
19,793
Occupied Units
1,452
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,500
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1992
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73072 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 165 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 177 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 209 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 220 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 233 |
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 1,129 business establishments in ZIP 73072, employing approximately 13,733 people with a combined annual payroll of $656,622,000.
1,129
Businesses
13,733
Employees
$656.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 183 | 16.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 166 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 11.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 109 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 78 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 26 | 2.3% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 21 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.8% |
| Information | 16 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
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 73072 vs 73019 →
ZIP 73072 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
53,666 residents
- 73072
Norman (73072)
42,797 residents
- 73071
Norman (73071)
36,711 residents
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
35,343 residents
- 73069
Norman (73069)
23,912 residents
- 73065 6,546
Newcastle (73065)
6,546 residents
- 73165 5,809
Oklahoma City (73165)
5,809 residents
- 73093 2,612
Washington (73093)
2,612 residents
- 73173 1,299
Oklahoma City (73173)
1,299 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73072 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73072 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73173
Oklahoma City (73173)
$143,864 median income
- 73165
Oklahoma City (73165)
$125,434 median income
- 73093
Washington (73093)
$96,719 median income
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
$94,688 median income
- 73065
Newcastle (73065)
$87,358 median income
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
$79,491 median income
- 73072
Norman (73072)
$78,546 median income
- 73071
Norman (73071)
$64,007 median income
- 73069
Norman (73069)
$58,888 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73072 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73019 | Norman, OK | 0 | 3.4 mi |
| 73069 | Norman, OK | 23,912 | 3.6 mi |
| 73093 | Washington, OK | 2,612 | 7.3 mi |
| 73071 | Norman, OK | 36,711 | 5.6 mi |
| 73160 | Oklahoma City, OK | 53,666 | 8.7 mi |
| 73065 | Newcastle, OK | 6,546 | 6.9 mi |
| 73170 | Oklahoma City, OK | 35,343 | 8.7 mi |
| 73173 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,299 | 11.6 mi |
| 73165 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,809 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73072, 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 (42,797 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 73072 in?
ZIP code 73072 (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 73072?
ZIP code 73072 in Norman, OK has a population of 42,797 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73072?
The median household income in ZIP 73072 is $78,546, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73072?
The median home value in ZIP 73072 is $306,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73072?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73072 is White at 74.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73072?
ZIP code 73072 has 1,129 business establishments employing approximately 13,733 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73072?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73072 are: Health care and social assistance (183), Professional, scientific, and technical services (166), Retail trade (132). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73072?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73072 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 73072?
In ZIP code 73072, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% 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 73072?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73072 is 21.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73072?
In ZIP code 73072, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73072?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73072 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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