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ZIP 73072

Part of Norman, OK
Pop. 50,881·Cleveland County·40th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,383/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
-$582
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 73072 · $1,383
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,320
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,320/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,596/yr
At $1,383/mo median
Location
CityNorman
StateOK
CountyCleveland County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73072 (Norman, OK) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,881
Median income
$78,546
Median age
30.2
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
15.4%
39%
20%
16.1%
Under 1815.4%
18–3439%
35–5420%
55–649.5%
65+16.1%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
74%
White74%
Black3.8%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian5.6%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
15%
25.5%
54.8%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma15%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73072 in Norman, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,083 → $1,383
up 27.7%
Income
$66,568 → $78,546
up 18.0%
Population
47,776 → 50,881
up 6.5%
Renter share
44.6% → 44.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
53% → 54.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
31.9 → 30.2
-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 73072 in Norman, OK has increased by $300 per month, settling near $1,383 after starting the period at $1,083. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 73072 in Norman, OK now reports about $78,546, up from $66,568 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 47,776 to 50,881 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.5% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 73072 in Norman, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 73072 covers Norman, OK. The median rent here is $1,383/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,320/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($78,546/yr), ZIP 73072 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 73072?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 73072 (Norman, OK) is $1,383. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 73072 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 73072's median rent of $1,383/mo is $582 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 73072 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73072 falls in the middle range for Oklahoma, ranking #40 out of 100 ZIPs at $1,383/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73072?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,383/mo in ZIP 73072. The local median household income is $78,546/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73072?

Rent in ZIP 73072 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 73072 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 73072 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,383/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($78,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 73072 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 73072 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 73072 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 73072 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 73072 compare to the rest of Norman?

ZIP 73072 sits right at the Norman citywide median of $1,383/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 73072 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 73072 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,383/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 73072's median household income ($78,546/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73072 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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