ZIP Code 73533 in Duncan, OK

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Duncan, Oklahoma
City Alias:Empire City
Counties:Stephens County[Primary]
Cotton County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:38:06 PM
Population:27,396 [See All]
Area Code:580
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.4527, -97.8522
Land Area:329.541 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 73533 has 27,396 residents and 11,117 households (average 2.42 persons per household). The median age is 41.7 years, older than the state (37.3) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.9%, much higher than the state average of 63.5% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:27,396Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,935Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:28,691Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:83.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$59,341Source: Census ACS
Households:11,117Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$137,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.42Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.99Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--27,84728,19928,24328,22528,30828,12327,54227,58227,74827,18527,61627,86627,935
Decennial Census28,434------------------27,396------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.7

Male Median Age: 40.4

Female Median Age: 42.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male807855915872716757790826783767706897971864639452316282
Female8018489728827307397928557917497461,0241,0021,001822543440444
Total1,6081,7031,8871,7541,4461,4961,5821,6811,5741,5161,4521,9211,9731,8651,461995756726
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:20,79977.22%
Black:7622.83%
Hispanic:*2,73710.16%
Asian:2110.78%
American Indian:1,2904.79%
Hawaiian:180.07%
Other:1,1194.15%
Total:26,936100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:13,21548.24%40.4 years
Females:14,18151.76%42.9 years
Total:27,396100%41.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:26,75895.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1890.68%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:4101.47%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:5783.54%
Total Population:27,935100%
Total Native Population:26,94796.46%
Total Foreign-born Population:9883.54%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $59,341, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $16,673 (39.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,473. Family households earn a median of $72,558 versus $31,482 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,076). By gender, male median income is $57,718 and female is $41,160, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,558 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 55.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is modestly greater than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$42,668$43,222$42,602$42,782$42,660$42,422$44,203$45,467$46,868$51,514$53,605$56,934$59,341
Median Family Income$53,905$54,673$56,152$55,048$54,145$54,862$57,560$57,863$59,677$62,275$65,604$69,638$72,558
Median NonFamily Income$23,707$22,010$22,094$22,647$22,984$23,513$24,827$25,113$26,364$27,476$30,866$29,808$31,482
Median Male Income$42,767$43,083$45,050$46,168$45,808$46,889$48,893$50,931$50,964$52,381$54,086$57,289$57,718
Median Female Income$28,315$27,234$27,110$25,931$25,589$25,656$26,471$27,815$30,507$33,342$35,674$38,005$41,160
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:11,58652.28%
Unemployed:6612.98%
Not In Labor Force:9,91544.74%
Total:22,162100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,68231.78%
Service:1,68214.52%
Sales and Office:2,43721.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,77915.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,00617.31%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,586100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $137,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $44,900 (48.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,300. The median gross rent is $877, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $287 (48.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $182. Of occupied housing, owners make up 71.16% (49.52% with a mortgage, 50.48% free-and-clear) and renters 28.84% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.29%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$92,400$95,200$98,700$100,100$103,900$107,300$110,600$111,700$116,000$122,800$123,800$129,300$137,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2858.89%
$500 to $999:1,58649.47%
$1,000 to $1,499:86226.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:812.53%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:411.28%
$3,000 or more:150.47%
No Rent:33610.48%
Total:3,206100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$590$629$642$652$669$667$695$689$695$709$756$842$877
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,91735.24%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,99335.92%
Renter Occupied:3,20628.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:11,116100%

Occupied Housing Units:11,11685.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,85314.29%
Total Housing Units:12,969100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,19686.33%
Multi-Family Units:1,1458.83%
Other Units:6284.84%
Total Housing Units:12,969100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 19.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.50%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 14.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 12.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.70%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.45%). College enrollment is 12.45%, 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.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:8494.38%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,7609.09%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,56939.08%
Some college, no degree:4,43622.90%
Associate's degree:9284.79%
Bachelor's degree:2,45512.68%
Graduate or professional degree:1,3717.08%
Total:19,368100%
High school or higher:16,75986.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3,82619.75%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:15,31048.60%
Public Insurance:12,13338.52%
No Insurance:4,05812.88%
Total:31,501100%
Has Health Insurance:27,44387.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty10.6%10.3%11.1%12.5%12.0%11.5%11.1%11.3%11.0%10.7%11.5%12.1%12.6%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:3836.26%
Kindergarten:4327.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,84346.45%
High school (grades 9-12):1,70027.78%
College or graduate school:76212.45%
Total:6,120100%
Early Childhood:81513.32%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,97581.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 73533 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 735 business establishments, employing about 9,913 people with an annual payroll of $449,733,000. USPS data shows 11,856 residential mailboxes and 1,020 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:11,856Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,020Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,736Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,889Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:188Source: USPS
# of Businesses:735Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$112,140,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$449,733,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:9,913Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 73533 is located in Stephens County, Oklahoma, within the Duncan, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20340) and Oklahoma's 4th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 43,314 people, about 63.25% of whom live in ZIP Code 73533. It covers 329.541 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.26 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Duncan, OKSource: Census
CBSA Number:20340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:43,314Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:329.541 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.26 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:9777.28 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4021900Source: Census
Place Name:Duncan city; OklahomaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


73534 | | 73532

Schools in ZIP Code 73533


ZIP Code 73533 is part of 2 school districts, including: Duncan Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Empire Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 11 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Duncan Hs 515 North 19th
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Emerson Es 1200 West Hickory
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Horace Mann Es 1201 Whisenant Street
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Mark Twain Es 2204 West Oak Avenue
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Plato Es 1011 W Plato Road
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Will Rogers Pre-K Ctr 1413 North 13th
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Woodrow Wilson Es 700 East Chestnut
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Duncan Ms 601 Chisholm Trail Parkway
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Duncan Public Schools
Empire Es 276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Empire Public Schools
Empire Ms 276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Empire Public Schools
Empire Hs 276803 E 1760 Road
Duncan, OK 73533
District: Empire Public Schools
St Mary S Catholic School 611 Sw A Ave
Lawton, OK 73501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lawton Academy Of Arts & Sciences 1911 Nw 72nd St
Lawton, OK 73505
District: Private SchoolNearby
Lawton Christian School 1 Nw Crusader Dr
Lawton, OK 73505
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 73533


Red River Technology Center 3300 W Bois D Arc
Duncan, OK 73533
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Oklahoma - Douglass Learning Center 102 East Gore
Lawton, OK 73501-3025
Type: Post Secondary
Miller-Motte College-Platt College-Lawton 111 S.w. C Ave.
Lawton, OK 73501
Type: Post Secondary
Eves College Of Hairstyling 912 Sw C Ave
Lawton, OK 73501
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Fort Sill 4700 Mow-Way Rd., Suite 502
Fort Sill, OK 73503-9009
Type: Post Secondary
Cameron University 2800 West Gore Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505-6377
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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