73543 ZIP Code — Geronimo, OK

Comanche County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73543 is located in Geronimo, Oklahoma, within Comanche County. It covers approximately 66.79 square miles and serves a population of 1,950 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 580.

About ZIP code 73543

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,750. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 30% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 73543 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,950

population

66.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73543 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73543

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73543. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Geronimo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73572 Walters (7 mi) 73501 Lawton (7.3 mi) 73505 Lawton (10.7 mi) 73527 Cache (13.1 mi) 73503 Fort Sill (14.3 mi) 73528 Chattanooga (17.9 mi) 73568 Temple (18.3 mi) 73507 Lawton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,950
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	66.79 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	34.4782
Longitude	-98.3572
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	43.6%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.9%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

1,950

Population

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$70,750

Median household income

$32,754

Per capita income

$102,800

Median home value

$1,036

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

771

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

195

25–34

174

35–44

138

45–54

123

55–59

60–64

65–74

115

75–84

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	340	17.4%
18 and over	1,610	82.6%
65 and over	377	19.3%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.8%

Two or more races 9%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%

Black or African American 2.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,552	74.8%
Two or more races	187	9%
Hispanic or Latino	124	6%
Other race	69	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	3.3%
Black or African American	50	2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	13	0.6%
Asian	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.6%	47.2%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	32.1%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	17.8%	18.1%
Over $200k	4.3%	2.9%	4.5%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 14.1%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 5.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	14.1%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	5.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$70,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 11.3%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,800
Median rent / month	$1,036
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	16.6%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	34.8%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	29.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.1%
Electricity	70.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	383	46.3%
Cohabiting couple	80	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	176	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	189	22.8%
Households with children under 18	221	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	26.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.4%	25.5%
Married	45.0%	47.4%
Separated	1.1%	0.9%
Widowed	2.7%	13.8%
Divorced	19.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 50.2%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.5%
Kindergarten	29	7.8%
Elementary school	161	43.4%
High school	63	17.0%
College / grad school	105	28.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 11.4%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Construction 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Professional & management 5.0%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 1.5%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.8%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	13.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.1%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.8%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	9.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 57.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	23.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	14.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	219	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.4%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	54.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,837	94.2%
Spanish	14	0.8%
Other Indo-European	9	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,895	97.2%
Born in same state	1,851	94.9%
Born in different state	1,109	56.9%
Foreign born	44	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	55	2.8%
Not a US citizen	41	74.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	373	19.1%
French	155	7.9%
Arab	127	6.5%
English	31	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.2%
Irish	2	0.1%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73543

What city is ZIP code 73543 in?

ZIP code 73543 is primarily assigned to Geronimo, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73543 in?

ZIP code 73543 falls within Comanche County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73543?

18% of residents in ZIP code 73543 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73543 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 73543 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73543?

The median home value in ZIP code 73543 is $102,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 73543?

ZIP code 73543 has an estimated population of 1,950 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 73543 in?

ZIP code 73543 observes the CST timezone.