Lawton, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73507
Comanche County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,847
- 43/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,132
- Median income Near-median income area
- $158,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lawton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 43
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73507 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 73507 (Lawton, OK) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 159.0 in 2023 to 161.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73507 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma, with 22,847 residents across 528.9 square miles, a density of 43 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73507 reports a modest median household income of $62,132 (1% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,087. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $158,800 (2% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $932; 57.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Comanche County, so 73507 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 73507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawton, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73507.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
29 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 73507, 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
22,847
Population
528.9
Area (sq mi)
43
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73507?
39.1
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
5.4%
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?
$62,132
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$33,087
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73507 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)
$62,132 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
10,509housing units
10,509
Total Housing Units
8,557
Occupied Units
1,952
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$158,800
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$932
Median Rent
1969
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73507 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 135 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 144 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 167 |
| 2023 | -5.1% | 159 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 162 |
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 275 business establishments in ZIP 73507, employing approximately 2,204 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,856,000.
275
Businesses
2,204
Employees
$96.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 13.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 29 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.5% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
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 73507 vs 73557 →
ZIP 73507 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73507
Lawton (73507)
22,847 residents
- 73503
Fort Sill (73503)
10,996 residents
- 73006 3,718
Apache (73006)
3,718 residents
- 73557 427
Medicine Park (73557)
427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73507 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73507 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73557
Medicine Park (73557)
$118,056 median income
- 73507
Lawton (73507)
$62,132 median income
- 73503
Fort Sill (73503)
$60,859 median income
- 73006
Apache (73006)
$51,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73507 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73507, 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 (22,847 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 73507 in?
ZIP code 73507 (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 73507?
ZIP code 73507 in Lawton, OK has a population of 22,847 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73507?
The median household income in ZIP 73507 is $62,132, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73507?
The median home value in ZIP 73507 is $158,800, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73507?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73507 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73507?
ZIP code 73507 has 275 business establishments employing approximately 2,204 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73507?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73507 are: Retail trade (39), Accommodation and food services (36), Real estate and rental and leasing (33). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73507?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73507 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 73507?
In ZIP code 73507, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.1% 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 73507?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73507 is 18.9 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 73507?
In ZIP code 73507, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73507?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73507 is 17.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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