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Lawton, OK
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73501, 73503, 73505.
Population
90,595
Land area
81.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,109
ZIP codes
3
Lawton and its ZIP codes
Lawton at a glance
- Lawton is about 19 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $54,433, 16% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,100 (29% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Lawton, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools27
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks26
- Post Offices4
- Parks48
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants252
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies7
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers14
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Lawton, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,433
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
16.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,795), Mexican Americans (8,852), Irish Americans (7,916).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Comanche County. PPP loans are for Lawton.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,869
40,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,944
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $10,459 per person
PPP loans
$41.6M
955 loans, 6,289 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawton, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawton, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,319
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
435
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
34.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lawton, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Lawton
3 in or overlapping Lawton. Population shown
Cities near Lawton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GeronimoTown | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Medicine ParkTown | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| CacheCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| FaxonTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Lawtonka AcresCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ElginCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| Lakeside VillageCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Edgewater ParkCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WaltersCity | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| SterlingTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Lake Ellsworth AdditionCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ChattanoogaTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| FletcherTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| IndiahomaTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| Central HighTown | 19 mi | 52.9 |
| ApacheTown | 21 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawton, OK in?
- Lawton is in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawton, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawton include 73501, 73503, 73505.
- What is the population of Lawton, OK?
- About 90,595 people live in Lawton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawton?
- Nearby places include Geronimo (8.3 mi), Medicine Park (9.8 mi), Cache (12 mi), Faxon (13 mi), Lawtonka Acres (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023