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Sterling, OK
Town in Comanche County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73567.
Population
751
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
1
Sterling and its ZIP codes
Sterling at a glance
- Sterling is about 16 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,981 a year, 5% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,900 (34% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $604 a month.
Local data for Sterling, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sterling, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,981
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$131,900
Median rent
$604/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (159), German Americans (113), French Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Comanche County. PPP loans are for Sterling.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
How people get to work
Sterling, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled4.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling, 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
94° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Sterling
1 in or overlapping Sterling. Population shown
Cities near Sterling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FletcherTown | 6.7 mi | 1.9 |
| ElginCity | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Central HighTown | 10 mi | 52.9 |
| Lake Ellsworth AdditionCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CyrilTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Lakeside VillageCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Rush SpringsTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Edgewater ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CementTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ApacheTown | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| MarlowCity | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 81.7 |
| Medicine ParkTown | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| DuncanCity | 19 mi | 42.9 |
| NorgeTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| NinnekahTown | 20 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling, OK in?
- Sterling is in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Sterling, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sterling include 73567.
- What is the population of Sterling, OK?
- About 751 people live in Sterling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling?
- Nearby places include Fletcher (6.7 mi), Elgin (7.9 mi), Central High (10 mi), Lake Ellsworth Addition (11 mi), Cyril (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023