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 Moderate-density area
- $61,989
- Median income Below-median income area
- $200,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ardmore pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73401 (Ardmore, OK) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 240.6 in 2023 to 244.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,076. The poverty rate is 15.6%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $200,200 (28% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,006.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Carter County, so 73401 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 73401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ardmore, OK
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$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
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,332housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73401, 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 (34,927 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 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.
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