ZIP Code 73505
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Lawton · Comanche County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 49,809
- Median income
- $58,272
- Median home value
- $158,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.2%
- Land area
- 143.2 sq mi
348/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.2
Chicago
ZIP code 73505 in Lawton, Oklahoma has a population of 49,809. The median household income is $58,272, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $158,200, 43% below the US average. 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.2 square miles in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 49,809 residents, producing a population density of 348 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 73505 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73505 sits at $58,272 (7% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $31,776. The poverty rate stands at 19.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $158,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $952 per month, and 51.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Comanche County, so you can benchmark 73505 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 73505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73505.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
169 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
155 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
130 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
87 establishments
- Finance and insurance 64
Finance and insurance
64 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 73505, Lawton, 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
49,809
Population
143.2
Area (sq mi)
348
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73505?
34.2
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
7.1%
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?
$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
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?
22,194
Total Housing Units
19,218
Occupied Units
2,976
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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