ZIP Code 73072
standardSource:
Norman · Cleveland County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 42,797
- Median income
- $78,546
- Median home value
- $306,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 54.8%
- Land area
- 136.5 sq mi
314/sq mi
▲ 3% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.2
Chicago
ZIP code 73072 in Norman, Oklahoma has a population of 42,797. The median household income is $78,546, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $306,500, 10% above the US average. 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73072 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 136.5 square miles in Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 42,797 residents, producing a population density of 314 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 73072 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73072 sits at $78,546 (25% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $42,764. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $306,500 (96% above the state average) with median rent at $1,144 per month, and 55.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73072 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cleveland County, so you can benchmark 73072 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 73072
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$42,764
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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