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| City: | Ardmore, Oklahoma |
| City Alias: | Milo, Pooleville |
| Counties: | Carter County [Primary] Love County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:50:04 PM |
| Population: | 36,744 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 580 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.2544, -97.1944 |
| Land Area: | 351.641 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 73401 has 36,744 residents and 14,560 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 40.5 years, older than the state (37.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.5%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (9.3%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 36,744Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 36,833Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 39,732Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 104.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,989Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 14,560Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $200,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.06Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 34,845 | 35,020 | 35,411 | 35,838 | 35,830 | 36,146 | 36,058 | 35,952 | 35,731 | 35,870 | 36,162 | 36,324 | 36,228 | 36,833 |
| Decennial Census | 34,927 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 36,744 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.5
Male Median Age: 39.1
Female Median Age: 42
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,143 | 1,262 | 1,268 | 1,157 | 1,018 | 1,158 | 1,106 | 1,085 | 995 | 1,006 | 1,024 | 1,212 | 1,217 | 1,387 | 795 | 566 | 349 | 303 |
| Female | 1,074 | 1,173 | 1,237 | 1,142 | 1,020 | 1,098 | 1,078 | 1,114 | 1,102 | 1,028 | 1,062 | 1,314 | 1,283 | 1,402 | 923 | 711 | 457 | 475 |
| Total | 2,217 | 2,435 | 2,505 | 2,299 | 2,038 | 2,256 | 2,184 | 2,199 | 2,097 | 2,034 | 2,086 | 2,526 | 2,500 | 2,789 | 1,718 | 1,277 | 806 | 778 |
| White: | 23,683 | 67.21% |
| Black: | 2,523 | 7.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 3,180 | 9.02% |
| Asian: | 570 | 1.62% |
| American Indian: | 3,419 | 9.70% |
| Hawaiian: | 49 | 0.14% |
| Other: | 1,812 | 5.14% |
| Total: | 35,236 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 18,051 | 49.13% | 39.1 years |
| Females: | 18,693 | 50.87% | 42.0 years |
| Total: | 36,744 | 100% | 40.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 35,238 | 95.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 315 | 0.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 586 | 1.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 694 | 3.48% |
| Total Population: | 36,833 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 35,553 | 96.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1,280 | 3.48% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,989, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $21,027 (51.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,461. Family households earn a median of $80,588 versus $37,927 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,661). By gender, male median income is $60,861 and female is $40,442, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,419 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 61.4%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,962 | $42,728 | $43,066 | $45,057 | $45,914 | $48,241 | $49,222 | $49,822 | $52,528 | $52,663 | $53,608 | $57,468 | $60,288 | $61,989 |
| Median Family Income | $50,102 | $54,360 | $54,007 | $58,171 | $59,455 | $61,115 | $60,840 | $61,491 | $65,043 | $66,237 | $68,775 | $74,677 | $79,730 | $80,588 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $21,953 | $22,944 | $24,379 | $22,844 | $24,403 | $25,166 | $26,579 | $27,820 | $30,000 | $31,341 | $33,311 | $35,015 | $36,420 | $37,927 |
| Median Male Income | $36,633 | $36,563 | $38,274 | $41,002 | $44,250 | $46,813 | $47,581 | $47,727 | $46,285 | $47,613 | $49,309 | $54,007 | $58,406 | $60,861 |
| Median Female Income | $26,290 | $28,210 | $29,521 | $29,044 | $28,310 | $28,485 | $30,373 | $31,337 | $31,681 | $31,982 | $33,842 | $37,355 | $39,363 | $40,442 |
| Employed: | 16,960 | 59.03% |
| Unemployed: | 680 | 2.37% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11,092 | 38.61% |
| Total: | 28,732 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,783 | 34.10% |
| Service: | 2,909 | 17.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,374 | 19.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,399 | 8.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,495 | 20.61% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 16,960 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $200,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $101,000 (101.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,400. The median gross rent is $1,006, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $417 (70.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $216. Of occupied housing, owners make up 63.24% (53.74% with a mortgage, 46.26% free-and-clear) and renters 36.76% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,200 | $98,300 | $103,400 | $107,200 | $107,100 | $113,000 | $121,800 | $126,800 | $126,800 | $134,500 | $141,600 | $163,700 | $174,700 | $200,200 |
| Less than $500: | 380 | 7.18% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,984 | 37.51% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,758 | 33.24% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 563 | 10.64% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 41 | 0.78% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 6 | 0.11% |
| $3,000 or more: | 52 | 0.98% |
| No Rent: | 505 | 9.55% |
| Total: | 5,289 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $589 | $614 | $640 | $681 | $688 | $715 | $741 | $776 | $790 | $804 | $842 | $917 | $960 | $1,006 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,890 | 33.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4,209 | 29.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,289 | 36.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 14,388 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 14,388 | 88.10% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,944 | 11.90% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,332 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 13,246 | 81.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 1,530 | 9.37% |
| Other Units: | 1,556 | 9.53% |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,332 | 100% |
In 2024, 22.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 88.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.80%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.72%). College enrollment is 11.89%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 755 | 3.07% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,148 | 8.75% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8,593 | 35.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,650 | 23.01% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,902 | 7.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,654 | 14.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,852 | 7.54% |
| Total: | 24,554 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21,651 | 88.18% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5,506 | 22.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 21,291 | 68.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 14,124 | 45.41% |
| No Insurance: | 5,050 | 16.24% |
| Total: | 31,104 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 35,415 | 113.86% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.1% | 11.5% | 13.0% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 607 | 7.29% |
| Kindergarten: | 433 | 5.20% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,305 | 51.72% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,988 | 23.89% |
| College or graduate school: | 990 | 11.89% |
| Total: | 8,323 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,040 | 12.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,726 | 80.81% |
ZIP Code 73401 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,263 business establishments, employing about 18,721 people with an annual payroll of $993,323,000. USPS data shows 15,957 residential mailboxes and 1,765 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 15,957Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,765Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 17,667Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 12,989Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 856Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,263Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $241,744,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $993,323,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18,721Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 73401 is located in Carter County, Oklahoma, within the Ardmore, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11620) and Oklahoma's 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Micro area has a population of 56,980 people, about 64.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 73401. It covers 351.641 sq mi of land and a water area of 12.851 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ardmore, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11620Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 56,980Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 351.641 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 12.851 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02,04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 20995.35, 9777.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4002600Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ardmore city; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 73401 is part of 3 school districts, including: Ardmore Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12), Dickson Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Plainview Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 14 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.