Elgin
City in Comanche County, Oklahoma

Elgin is a city in Comanche County, Oklahoma, with 3,656 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,293 ft (394 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Ellsworth Addition, 3.8 miles N.
- 3,656residents (2020 Census)
- 1,293 ftelevation · 394 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.7 km²
- 975 / sq mipopulation density
- 73538ZIP code
About Elgin
Elgin is a city in northeastern Comanche County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 3,656 at the time of the 2020 Census, a 69.6% increase over the 2,156 reported in the 2010 census, which was itself a 78% increase from the 1,210 reported at the 2000 census. It is included in the Lawton, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located about 16 miles north-northeast of Lawton at the intersection of US Route 277 with the western terminus of Oklahoma State Highway 17. It is the site of Fort Sill National Cemetery.
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Living in Elgin
- Median household income
- $96,250
- Median home value
- $260,700
- Median rent
- $1,225/mo
- Median age
- 32.2
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Elgin had 3,656 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,656 |
|---|---|
| Density | 975 per sq mi (377 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elgin at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Comanche County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,656 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.75 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.7859° N, 98.2966° W |
| ZIP code | 73538 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4023450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elgin
- Lake Ellsworth Addition3.8 mi N
- Fletcher4.5 mi NE
- Lakeside Village4.9 mi W
- Edgewater Park5.2 mi NW
- Sterling7.5 mi E
- Apache8.3 mi NW
- Cyril9.4 mi NE
- Medicine Park11.1 mi W
- Lawtonka Acres13.2 mi W
- Lawton13.5 mi SW
- Cement13.8 mi NE
- Central High16.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Elgin
What county is Elgin in?
Elgin is in Comanche County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Elgin, OK?
3,656 people lived in Elgin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elgin, OK?
The ZIP code of Elgin is 73538.
What is the elevation of Elgin?
1,293 feet (394 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elgin?
Lake Ellsworth Addition (3.8 mi), Fletcher (4.5 mi), Lakeside Village (4.9 mi), Edgewater Park (5.2 mi), Sterling (7.5 mi).
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