73541 ZIP Code — Fletcher, OK

Comanche County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73541 is located in Fletcher, Oklahoma, within Comanche County. It covers approximately 86.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,707 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73541

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,042) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 73541 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,707

population

86.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73541 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73541

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fletcher	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73029 Cyril (9.3 mi) 73017 Cement (11.6 mi) 73538 Elgin (12.1 mi) 73503 Fort Sill (13.7 mi) 73501 Lawton (15.1 mi) 73006 Apache (16.2 mi) 73507 Lawton (16.3 mi) 73082 Rush Springs (17.4 mi) 73067 Ninnekah (18.6 mi) 73018 Chickasha (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,707
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	86.08 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	34.7681
Longitude	-98.1860
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	580

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

3,707

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$56,042

Median household income

$38,892

Per capita income

$153,200

Median home value

$895

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,433

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

106

Under 5

128

5–9

108

136

10–14

165

15–19

117

118

20–24

142

195

25–34

235

171

35–44

207

204

45–54

247

55–59

109

60–64

193

65–74

232

113

75–84

137

85+

107

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	868	23.4%
18 and over	2,839	76.6%
65 and over	871	23.5%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.7%

Two or more races 12.3%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%

Black or African American 1.6%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,981	76.7%
Two or more races	478	12.3%
Hispanic or Latino	180	4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	146	3.8%
Black or African American	61	1.6%
Asian	25	0.6%
Other race	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 14.6%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 12.7%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	14.6%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	12.7%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$56,042

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,200
Median rent / month	$895
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.3%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	16.2%
3 bedrooms	51.2%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.8%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	807	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	46	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	143	9.4%
Female householder, no spouse	527	34.6%
Households with children under 18	445	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	661	43.4%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.6%	15.5%
Married	57.1%	54.4%
Separated	1.1%	2.0%
Widowed	2.4%	22.6%
Divorced	5.8%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	109	11.6%
Kindergarten	71	7.6%
Elementary school	431	46.0%
High school	179	19.1%
College / grad school	146	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Public administration 9.2%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.1%

Wholesale trade 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	16.0%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.7%
Government	30.4%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.1%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 12.2%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	44.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	26.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	59.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	320	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.5%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,473	93.7%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	13	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,657	98.7%
Born in same state	3,565	96.2%
Born in different state	2,453	66.2%
Foreign born	92	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	50	1.3%
Not a US citizen	38	76.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	517	13.9%
Arab	478	12.9%
French	352	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	100	2.7%
Polish	37	1%
German	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	86.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73541

What city is ZIP code 73541 in?

ZIP code 73541 is primarily assigned to Fletcher, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73541 in?

ZIP code 73541 falls within Comanche County, Oklahoma.

Does ZIP code 73541 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 73541 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 73541 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 73541 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73541?

15% of residents in ZIP code 73541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73541 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 73541 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 73541 in?

ZIP code 73541 observes the CST timezone.