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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
$49,741
Median income
$133,000
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,859. Local economic indicators show a 25.4% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $133,000 (15% below the state average), median rent at $863 a month, and owner-occupancy at 45.2%.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Comanche County, letting you compare 73501 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 73501

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73501.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 73501?

37.5

Median Age

56.6%

Male

43.4%

Female

6.5%

Foreign-Born

White 49.9%
African American 20.8%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%

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

$25,859

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

18.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73501 ranks nationally

Lawton, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,741 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

8,994

Total Housing Units

7,292

Occupied Units

1,702

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.2%
Renter 54.8%

$133,000

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

More ZIP Codes in Comanche County

73505 standard
Lawton, OK
Pop: 49,809
73507 standard
Lawton, OK
Pop: 22,847
73503 standard
Fort Sill, OK
Pop: 10,996
73527 standard
Cache, OK
Pop: 5,184
73538 standard
Elgin, OK
Pop: 4,675
73541 standard
Fletcher, OK
Pop: 3,106

Related Areas

Comanche County Lawton, OK Oklahoma

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.

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