| ZIP Code | 73401 |
|---|---|
| City | Ardmore |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Carter County |
| Area Code | 580 |
| Elevation | 855 ft |
| Latitude | 34.207795 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.106823 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.48 |
| Below Poverty | 14.5% ▲ 45% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.8% ▼ 15% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.2% ▼ 14% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 234 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,292 (33.4%) |
| Some College | 3,277 (15%) |
| Associates | 3,844 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,936 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,223 (24%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,288 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,700 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $960/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,349 |
| Vacant Units | 2,109 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,349 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,109 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.48 |
ZIP code 73401 is located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, within Carter County. With a population of 36,228, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 73401 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,288 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73401 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $174,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $960 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 73401 is majority White (64.77%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.5%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73401 stands at 4.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 73401 in Ardmore, OK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 36,228 residents, a median household income of $60,288, and a median home value of $174,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.