ZIP Code 73072: Population, Income, Housing

State: OK

Total population: 50,881 Household income: $78,546 Rent: $1,144

Overview

Total population

50,881

Rent

$1,144

Year built

1992

Household income

$78,546

Per capita income

$42,764

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oklahoma

County

Cleveland County

City

Norman

Total population

50,881

Adults over 25

28,566

Total households

19,793

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$78,546

Per capita income

$42,764

Poverty rate

13.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

48.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,144

Year built

1992

Households that rent

44.2%

Households that own

55.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

74%

Black

3.8%

Asian

5.6%

Two or more races

11.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

8.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

91.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

21,941 (89.6%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

2,547 (10.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.4%

High school graduate or GED

15%

Some college or associate degree

7.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

54.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 73072 with: Cleveland County, OK Norman, OK Oklahoma City metro area, OK Oklahoma United States

ZIP 73072

Total population50,881

Rent$1,144

Year built1992

Household income$78,546

Per capita income$42,764

Poverty rate13.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Cleveland County, OK

Total population300,047

Rent$1,167

Year built1990

Household income$77,068

Per capita income$39,391

Poverty rate12.9%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Norman, OK

Total population129,672

Rent$1,090

Year built1988

Household income$67,704

Per capita income$38,809

Poverty rate16.8%

Unemployment rate2.7%

Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK

Total population1,463,267

Rent$1,124

Year built1984

Household income$72,094

Per capita income$39,078

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Oklahoma State

Total population4,028,634

Rent$1,014

Year built1980

Household income$65,039

Per capita income$35,624

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate3.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP73072	CountyCleveland, OK	CityNorman, OK	Metro AreaOklahoma City metro area, OK	StateOklahoma	CountryUnited States
Total population	50,881	300,047	129,672	1,463,267	4,028,634	334,922,499
Rent	$1,144	$1,167	$1,090	$1,124	$1,014	$1,413
Year built	1992	1990	1988	1984	1980	1980
Household income	$78,546	$77,068	$67,704	$72,094	$65,039	$80,734
Per capita income	$42,764	$39,391	$38,809	$39,078	$35,624	$44,673
Poverty rate	13.2%	12.9%	16.8%	13.9%	15.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.7%	2.7%	3.1%	3.3%	4%

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Summary for 73072

Rent & Income

In 73072, the typical monthly rent is $1,144 and the typical household income is $78,546. Rent here is similar to Norman and higher than Oklahoma, and household income is higher than both Norman and Oklahoma. The estimated poverty rate is 13.2%, which is lower than in both Norman and Oklahoma.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 44.2% of households. About 48.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 54.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 73072 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 73072 — Poverty

How ZIP 73072 compares in Oklahoma (28 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,144	15 / 28	from lower rent	$833 – $1,826
Household income	$78,546	12 / 28	from higher income	$45,421 – $126,659
Poverty rate	13.2%	18 / 28	from lower poverty	5.1% – 25.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Oklahoma with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 73072

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 73072 places 15th out of 28 ZIP Codes in Oklahoma. Throughout Oklahoma, numbers span from $833 in ZIP 74464 up to $1,826 in ZIP 73012.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 12th out of 28 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $45,421 in ZIP 73119 up to $126,659 in ZIP 73012.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 73072 comes 18th out of 28 ZIP Codes. In Oklahoma as a whole, the range goes from 5.1% in ZIP 73012 up to 25.5% in ZIP 73119.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 73072 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,144 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 73072

Annual Household Income: $78,546

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 73072

Estimated Rate: 13.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 73072

In ZIP Code 73072, households that rent: 8,747 (44.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,747	44.2%
Owner-Occupied	11,046	55.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 73072

In ZIP Code 73072, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,251 (48.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,251	48.6%
Other renter households	4,496	51.4%
Total renter households	8,747	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 73072

Less than High School: 6,385 people (22.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,296 people (15%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,224 people (7.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 15,661 people (54.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,566

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.