PlainZIP

Lawton, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73505

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

49,809
348/sq mi
$58,272
Median income
$158,200
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
348
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, with 49,809 residents across 143.2 square miles, a density of 348 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73505 reports a modest median household income of $58,272 (7% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $31,776. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $158,200 (1% above the state average), median rent at $952 a month, and owner-occupancy at 51.8%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 73505 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Comanche County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 73505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73505.

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 73505, 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

49,809

Population

143.2

Area (sq mi)

348

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73505?

34.2

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.1%

Foreign-Born

White 53.1%
African American 17.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%

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?

$58,272

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$31,776

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73505 ranks nationally

Lawton, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,272 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

22,194

Total Housing Units

19,218

Occupied Units

2,976

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.8%
Renter 48.2%

$158,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$952

Median Rent

1977

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

+1.3%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73505 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 132
2021 +10.3% 145
2022 +7.4% 156
2023 +12.2% 175
2024 +1.3% 177

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 831 business establishments in ZIP 73505, employing approximately 16,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $770,883,000.

831

Businesses

16,907

Employees

$770.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 169 20.3%
Health care and social assistance 155 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 130 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 87 10.5%
Finance and insurance 64 7.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 52 6.3%
Construction 42 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 32 3.9%
Wholesale trade 16 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.8%
Manufacturing 12 1.4%
Information 9 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%
Educational services 3 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 73505 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73505 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 73505 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
73503 Fort Sill, OK 10,996 7.0 mi
73527 Cache, OK 5,184 8.2 mi
73540 Faxon, OK 439 8.8 mi
73543 Geronimo, OK 1,859 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Comanche County

73507 standard
Lawton, OK
Pop: 22,847
73501 standard
Lawton, OK
Pop: 20,935
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 73505 in? ▼
ZIP code 73505 (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 73505? ▼
ZIP code 73505 in Lawton, OK has a population of 49,809 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73505 is $58,272, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73505 is $158,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73505 is White at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73505? ▼
ZIP code 73505 has 831 business establishments employing approximately 16,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73505 are: Retail trade (169), Health care and social assistance (155), Accommodation and food services (130). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73505 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 73505? ▼
In ZIP code 73505, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 73505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73505 is 17.0 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 73505? ▼
In ZIP code 73505, approximately 51.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73505 is 19.7% 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.