ZIP Code 73540

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Faxon · Comanche County · Oklahoma

Population
439

3/sq mi

Median income
$86,458

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 70% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$211,100

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.2%

Median age 51.7

Land area
141.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 73540 in Faxon, Oklahoma has a population of 439. The median household income is $86,458, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $211,100, 24% below the US average. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 73540 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 141.6 square miles in Faxon, Comanche County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 439 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 73540 against Oklahoma and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73540 sits at $86,458 (38% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $39,615. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $211,100 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $525 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73540 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Comanche County, so you can benchmark 73540 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 →

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 73540, Faxon, 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

439

Population

141.6

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73540?

51.7

Median Age

55.6%

Male

44.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$86,458

Median Household Income

+38% vs state

$39,615

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.2%

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

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

129

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$211,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$525

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
73528 Chattanooga, OK 680 6.2 mi
73527 Cache, OK 5,184 7.8 mi
73505 Lawton, OK 49,809 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73540 in?
ZIP code 73540 (Faxon) 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 73540?
ZIP code 73540 in Faxon, OK has a population of 439 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73540?
The median household income in ZIP 73540 is $86,458, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73540?
The median home value in ZIP 73540 is $211,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73540?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73540 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73540?
In ZIP code 73540, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73540?
In ZIP code 73540, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73540?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73540 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Faxon, OK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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