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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
$78,546
Median income
$306,500
Median home value
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $42,764. The poverty rate stands at 13.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $306,500 (96% above the state average), median rent at $1,144 a month, and owner-occupancy at 55.8%.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cleveland County, letting you compare 73072 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 73072

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norman, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73072.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 73072?

30.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 74.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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

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

$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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.8%

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

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$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

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ZIP 73072 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 73072 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 73072 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 73072 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cleveland County

73160 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 53,666
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
73026 standard
Norman, OK
Pop: 10,437

Related Areas

Cleveland County Norman, OK Oklahoma

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.

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