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Ardmore, OK
City in Carter County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73401.
Population
24,877
Land area
49.8sq mi
People per sq mi
499
ZIP codes
1
Ardmore and its ZIP codes
Ardmore at a glance
- Ardmore is about 8.5 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $53,900, 17% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,000 (15% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,006 a month.
Local data for Ardmore, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks19
- Post Offices1
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants137
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Ardmore, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,900
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$170,000
Median rent
$1,006/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,278), Irish Americans (2,784), Mexican Americans (2,301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Ardmore.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,303
23,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$343M
FY 2026, $7,143 per person
PPP loans
$75.34M
1,628 loans, 9,630 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ardmore, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ardmore, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
797
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 32°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ardmore, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Ardmore
1 in or overlapping Ardmore. Population shown
Cities near Ardmore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringerTown | 5.1 mi | 14.9 |
| Gene AutryTown | 7 mi | 4 |
| DicksonTown | 7.2 mi | 14 |
| Lone GroveCity | 7.9 mi | 24.8 |
| MannsvilleTown | 13 mi | 3 |
| DoughertyTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| EarlCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| DavisCity | 17 mi | 9.3 |
| WilsonCity | 18 mi | 5.6 |
| SulphurCity | 20 mi | 6 |
| MariettaCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| OaklandTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| LebanonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| RaviaTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Mill CreekTown | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ardmore, OK in?
- Ardmore is in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Ardmore, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ardmore include 73401.
- What is the population of Ardmore, OK?
- About 24,877 people live in Ardmore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ardmore?
- Nearby places include Springer (5.1 mi), Gene Autry (7 mi), Dickson (7.2 mi), Lone Grove (7.9 mi), Mannsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023