ZIP Code 73505: Population, Income, Housing

State: OK

Total population: 47,790 Household income: $58,272 Rent: $952

Overview

Total population

47,790

Rent

$952

Year built

1977

Household income

$58,272

Per capita income

$31,776

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

42.9%

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

Comanche County

City

Lawton

Total population

47,790

Adults over 25

30,577

Total households

19,218

Household size

2.5 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

$58,272

Per capita income

$31,776

Poverty rate

19.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

42.9%

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

$952

Year built

1977

Households that rent

48.2%

Households that own

51.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

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).

Race

White

53.1%

Black

17.1%

Asian

3.5%

Two or more races

17%

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

16.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

83.9%

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

20,795 (95.2%)

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

1,052 (4.8%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

31.2%

High school graduate or GED

33.2%

Some college or associate degree

10.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

25.2%

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 73505 with: Comanche County, OK Lawton, OK Oklahoma United States

ZIP 73505

Total population47,790

Rent$952

Year built1977

Household income$58,272

Per capita income$31,776

Poverty rate19.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Comanche County, OK

Total population121,825

Rent$970

Year built1977

Household income$60,761

Per capita income$31,138

Poverty rate18.1%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Lawton, OK

Total population90,595

Rent$967

Year built1973

Household income$54,433

Per capita income$28,349

Poverty rate21.1%

Unemployment rate3.5%

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	ZIP73505	CountyComanche, OK	CityLawton, OK	StateOklahoma	CountryUnited States
Total population	47,790	121,825	90,595	4,028,634	334,922,499
Rent	$952	$970	$967	$1,014	$1,413
Year built	1977	1977	1973	1980	1980
Household income	$58,272	$60,761	$54,433	$65,039	$80,734
Per capita income	$31,776	$31,138	$28,349	$35,624	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.7%	18.1%	21.1%	15.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.3%	3.5%	3.3%	4%

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Summary for 73505

Rent & Income

In 73505, the typical monthly rent is $952 and the typical household income is $58,272. Rent here is similar to Lawton and lower than Oklahoma, and household income is higher than Lawton and lower than Oklahoma. The estimated poverty rate is 19.7%, which is lower than the Lawton rate but higher than the Oklahoma rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 48.2% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 42.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 73505 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 73505 — Poverty

How ZIP 73505 compares in Oklahoma (28 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$952	4 / 28	from lower rent	$833 – $1,826
Household income	$58,272	22 / 28	from higher income	$45,421 – $126,659
Poverty rate	19.7%	24 / 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 73505

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 73505 ranks 4th out of 28 ZIP Codes in Oklahoma. Statewide, values range from $833 in ZIP 74464 up to $1,826 in ZIP 73012.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 22nd out of 28 ZIP Codes. Across Oklahoma, figures vary from $45,421 in ZIP 73119 up to $126,659 in ZIP 73012.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 73505 places 24th out of 28 ZIP Codes. Throughout Oklahoma, numbers span from 5.1% in ZIP 73012 up to 25.5% in ZIP 73119.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 73505 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $952 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 73505

Annual Household Income: $58,272

💡 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 73505

Estimated Rate: 19.7%

💡 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 73505

In ZIP Code 73505, households that rent: 9,270 (48.2%)

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

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	9,270	48.2%
Owner-Occupied	9,948	51.8%

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 73505

In ZIP Code 73505, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,979 (42.9%)

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

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,979	42.9%
Other renter households	5,291	57.1%
Total renter households	9,270	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 73505

Less than High School: 9,554 people (31.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 10,164 people (33.2%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,144 people (10.3%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,715 people (25.2%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,577

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.