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Ardmore, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73401

Carter County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

34,927
41/sq mi
$61,989
Median income
$200,200
Median home value
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
41
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, with 34,927 residents across 851.9 square miles, a density of 41 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73401 reports a modest median household income of $61,989 (1% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $35,076. The poverty rate stands at 15.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. The typical home here is valued at $200,200 (28% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,006 monthly, and 63.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73401, plus 6 more within Carter County, give a clearer read than the 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 73401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73401.

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 73401, Ardmore, 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

34,927

Population

851.9

Area (sq mi)

41

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73401?

38.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 7.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$61,989

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$35,076

Per Capita Income

15.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73401 ranks nationally

Ardmore, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,989 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

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

What does housing look like?

16,332

Total Housing Units

14,388

Occupied Units

1,944

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$200,200

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$1,006

Median Rent

1978

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

+1.4%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73401 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 167
2021 +13.1% 189
2022 +14.5% 216
2023 +11.3% 241
2024 +1.4% 244

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 1,263 business establishments in ZIP 73401, employing approximately 18,721 people with a combined annual payroll of $993,323,000.

1,263

Businesses

18,721

Employees

$993.3M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 224 17.7%
Health care and social assistance 206 16.3%
Other services (except public administration) 109 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 108 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 108 8.6%
Finance and insurance 99 7.8%
Construction 74 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 4.0%
Wholesale trade 49 3.9%
Transportation and warehousing 47 3.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 38 3.0%
Manufacturing 31 2.5%
Information 21 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Educational services 14 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.5%
Utilities 5 0.4%

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 Code City Population Distance
73458 Springer, OK 952 13.0 mi

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Pop: 3,585
73463 standard
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Pop: 3,501
73481 standard
Ratliff City, OK
Pop: 978
73458 standard
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Pop: 952
73487 standard
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Pop: 232

Related Areas

Carter County Ardmore, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73401 in? ▼
ZIP code 73401 (Ardmore) is located in Carter County, Oklahoma. Carter County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carter-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73401? ▼
ZIP code 73401 in Ardmore, OK has a population of 34,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73401 is $61,989, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73401 is $200,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73401 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73401? ▼
ZIP code 73401 has 1,263 business establishments employing approximately 18,721 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73401 are: Retail trade (224), Health care and social assistance (206), Other services (except public administration) (109). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73401 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 73401? ▼
In ZIP code 73401, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% 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 73401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73401 is 19.3 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 73401? ▼
In ZIP code 73401, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73401 is 15.6% 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.