ZIP Code 73401
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Ardmore · Carter County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 34,927
- Median income
- $61,989
- Median home value
- $200,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.4%
- Land area
- 851.9 sq mi
41/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.1
Chicago
ZIP code 73401 in Ardmore, Oklahoma has a population of 34,927. The median household income is $61,989, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $200,200, 28% below the US average. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 851.9 square miles in Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 34,927 residents, producing a population density of 41 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 73401 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73401 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $200,200 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $1,006 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Carter County, so you can benchmark 73401 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 73401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
224 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
109 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
108 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 73401, Ardmore, 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
34,927
Population
851.9
Area (sq mi)
41
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73401?
38.1
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
3.5%
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?
$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
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?
16,332
Total Housing Units
14,388
Occupied Units
1,944
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 73401 vs 73458 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73458 | Springer, OK | 952 | 13.0 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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