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Comanche County
Faxon, OK
73540
73540 ZIP Code — Faxon, OK
Comanche County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73540 is located in
Faxon ,
Oklahoma ,
within Comanche County .
It covers approximately 58.48 square miles and serves a population of
312 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 580 .
About ZIP code 73540
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,750. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 73540 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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City
Status
Faxon
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
312
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
40
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
58.48 sq mi
Water area
0.15 sq mi
Latitude
34.4640
Longitude
-98.5400
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
580
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
47.2%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
32.1%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
17.8%
18.1%
Over $200k
5.3%
2.9%
4.5%
Demographics & statistics
$83,750
Median household income
$166,500
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 13.1% 18 and over 271 86.9% 65 and over 70 22.4% Median age 51.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.1%
Group Count % White 218 67.1% Two or more races 43 13.2% American Indian / Alaska Native 36 11.1% Hispanic or Latino 13 4% Other race 13 4% Asian 2 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.6%
47.2%
46.5%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
32.1%
31.0%
$100k – $200k
19.5%
17.8%
18.1%
Over $200k
5.3%
2.9%
4.5%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.1% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 3.9% $25k–$35k 5.5% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 14.1% $75k–$100k 18.0% $100k–$150k 24.2% $150k–$200k 10.9% $200k+ 3.9% Median income $83,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $166,500 Median rent / month $566 Owner occupied 80.5% Renter occupied 19.5% Vacant 30.1% Single-family detached 83.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 9.8% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.9% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 8.7% 1980–1989 10.9% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 16.4% 1950–1959 15.3% 1940–1949 1.1% 1939 or earlier 16.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 3.3% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 25.7% 3 bedrooms 44.8% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 33.6% 3 or more 38.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 35.9% Propane / LP gas 46.9% Wood 5.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 84 65.6% Cohabiting couple 6 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 21 16.4% Female householder, no spouse 17 13.3% Households with children under 18 21 16.4% Households with seniors (65+) 49 38.3% Average household size 2.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 13.9% 12.8% Married 54.3% 72.8% Separated 11.3% 0.0% Widowed 9.3% 12.8% Divorced 11.3% 1.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.5%
Graduate / professional
13.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.0% Bachelor's or higher 25.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 2.2% Kindergarten 5 10.9% Elementary school 29 63.0% High school 5 10.9% College / grad school 6 13.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
39.3%
Public administration
11.4%
Professional & management
10.7%
Agriculture & mining
8.6%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.0% Service 8.6% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 7.1% Production & transportation 21.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 50.0% Government 41.4% Self-employed 8.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.7% Carpool 7.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 7.9% Work from home 2.1% Other means 1.4% Avg commute (minutes) 22.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 50.8% Retirement income 55.5% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 1.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 39.1% High cholesterol 37.2% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.1% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 26.5% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 12.5% No physical activity 26.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.1% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 11.1% No health insurance 14.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.4% Visited dentist 63.0% Cholesterol screening 90.6% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 20.7%
Disability % Any disability 29.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 26.4% 65 and over 57.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.7% Public insurance 33.3% No insurance 9.9% Uninsured under 19 34.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 308 98.7% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 307 98.4% Born in same state 293 93.9% Born in different state 154 49.4% Foreign born 14 4.5% Naturalized citizen 5 1.6% Not a US citizen 5 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 40 12.8% Arab 36 11.5% French 33 10.6%
Ancestry Count % English 9 2.9% Polish 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 41.0% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73540
What city is ZIP code 73540 in?
ZIP code 73540 is primarily assigned to Faxon, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73540 in?
ZIP code 73540 falls within Comanche County, Oklahoma.
Does ZIP code 73540 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 73540 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 73540 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 73540 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 73540 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 73540 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73540?
The median home value in ZIP code 73540 is $166,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 73540 in?
ZIP code 73540 observes the CST timezone.
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