ZIP 73505 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Lawton city, OK (73505)

Median Income

$57,496

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,917

Wealth inflow

Population

47,822

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,917 for ZIP 73505 (Lawton city, OK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+61% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.5%+33% vs US avg

831

Establishments

16,907

Employees

~20 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction3.6%
Manufacturing12.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade10.6%
Transportation, utilities3.9%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.4%
Professional, scientific, management7.6%
Education, health care, social31.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.8%
Other services3.3%
Public administration7.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 73505 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.3%, median income fell 7.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.4%.

Median Income

$57,496

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate