Lawton, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73501
Comanche County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,935
- 69/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,741
- Median income Below-median income area
- $133,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 69
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73501 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 73501 (Lawton, OK) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.4 in 2023 to 166.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73501 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, with 20,935 residents across 303.8 square miles, a density of 69 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73501 reports a modest median household income of $49,741 (21% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,859. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $133,000 (15% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $863; 45.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Comanche County, so 73501 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 73501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73501.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
128 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 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 73501, Lawton, 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
20,935
Population
303.8
Area (sq mi)
69
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73501?
37.5
Median Age
56.6%
Male
43.4%
Female
6.5%
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?
$49,741
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$25,859
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73501 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Lawton, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,741 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,994housing units
8,994
Total Housing Units
7,292
Occupied Units
1,702
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$133,000
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$863
Median Rent
1974
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73501 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 142 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 178 |
| 2023 | -13.1% | 154 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 167 |
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 660 business establishments in ZIP 73501, employing approximately 9,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $378,693,000.
660
Businesses
9,843
Employees
$378.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 128 | 19.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 59 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 8 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 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 73501 vs 73543 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73543 | Geronimo, OK | 1,859 | 8.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73501, 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 (20,935 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 73501 in?
ZIP code 73501 (Lawton) is located in Comanche County, Oklahoma. Comanche County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/comanche-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73501?
ZIP code 73501 in Lawton, OK has a population of 20,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73501?
The median household income in ZIP 73501 is $49,741, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73501?
The median home value in ZIP 73501 is $133,000, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73501 is White at 49.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73501?
ZIP code 73501 has 660 business establishments employing approximately 9,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73501 are: Retail trade (128), Other services (except public administration) (64), Construction (59). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73501 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 73501?
In ZIP code 73501, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 73501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73501 is 18.3 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 73501?
In ZIP code 73501, approximately 45.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73501 is 25.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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