73501 ZIP Code, Lawton, OK
73501 is a ZIP code in Lawton, Oklahoma in Comanche County. It covers 105 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 73543, 73505 and 73572. 20,397 people live here in 7,292 households. With about 194 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (45% own). Median household income is $49,741, below the Oklahoma median of $65,039; 20% of residents moved in during the past year.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Lawton, OK
- County: Comanche County
- Land area: 105 sq mi
- Population: 20,397
- Median household income: $49,741
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 20,397 |
| Households | 7,292 |
| Median household income | $49,741 |
| Income per person | $25,859 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Homeowners | 45.2% |
| Median home value | $133,000 |
| Median rent | $863 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.0% |
| Moved in the past year | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.4% |
| Broadband internet | 86.5% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 12.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.3% |
| $10–15K | 8.7% |
| $15–25K | 13.0% |
| $25–35K | 8.0% |
| $35–50K | 13.4% |
| $50–75K | 19.5% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 11.8% |
| $150–200K | 4.3% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.6% |
| 10–19 | 9.9% |
| 20–24 | 6.7% |
| 25–34 | 19.6% |
| 35–44 | 14.5% |
| 45–54 | 11.9% |
| 55–64 | 11.1% |
| 65–74 | 10.1% |
| 75+ | 5.8% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.1% |
| Rented | 44.4% |
| Vacant | 18.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.9% |
| Townhome | 1.1% |
| 2–4 units | 6.3% |
| 5–19 units | 16.3% |
| 20+ units | 6.9% |
| Mobile / other | 3.3% |
Businesses in 73501
660 business establishments with 9,843 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 128
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 64
- Construction: 59
- Accommodation and Food Services: 58
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 57
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 56
- Finance and Insurance: 45
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 41
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 73543 — Geronimo town, OK (8.3 mi)
- 73505 — Lawton city, OK (11.3 mi)
- 73572 — Walters city, OK (13 mi)
- 73503 — Lawton city, OK (14.3 mi)
- 73567 — Sterling town, OK (14.8 mi)
- 73507 — Lawton city, OK (15.7 mi)
- 73538 — Elgin city, OK (15.9 mi)
- 73540 — Faxon town, OK (16.6 mi)
Areas that include 73501
- Lawton, OK ZIP codes — 4 ZIP codes
- Comanche County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Oklahoma ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 10: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Comanche County
- No. 5 of 10: lowest median age in Comanche County
- No. 5 of 10: fastest population growth in Comanche County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 73501, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 73501 in?
- 73501 is a Lawton, OK mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Lawton; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 73501 in?
- 73501 is in Comanche County.
- What is the population of 73501?
- About 20,397 people (±803), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 19,158.
- What is the median household income in 73501?
- $49,741 (±$2,963), compared with $65,039 for Oklahoma as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 73501?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 73501 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 73501?
- The closest, measured center to center: 73543 (8.3 mi, Geronimo), 73505 (11.3 mi, Lawton), 73572 (13 mi, Walters), 73503 (14.3 mi, Lawton), 73567 (14.8 mi, Sterling) and 73507 (15.7 mi, Lawton).
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