Ardmore, OK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 73401 serves a portion of Ardmore, Oklahoma, within Carter County. This community is home to approximately 27,081 residents, with a median age of 41.0 years. The median household income of $46,687 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $322,140 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 63% owner-occupied and 37% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Ardmore is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 28% and an unemployment rate of 7.6%, 73401 reflects the economic character of Carter County in Oklahoma.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 27,081 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,673 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $46,687 | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $322,140 | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.1% | ↓ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 28% | ↓ 20% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 41.0 yrs | ↑ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 63% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 37% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 14,623 | — |