Blanchard, OK: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Blanchard is an incorporated town-sized municipality in McClain County, Oklahoma. In the dataset behind this page it has an estimated population of 8,907, sits at 35.152°N, 97.661°W, and observes Central time. Below you will find how it ranks inside Oklahoma, which ZIP codes it uses, the closest places around it, and how far it is from major US cities.

What are the key facts about Blanchard, OK?

What is the population of Blanchard, OK?

Blanchard has an estimated population of 8,907. That makes it the 50th largest of the 732 places we list in Oklahoma, and the 2nd largest of 10 places in McClain County. The typical place in Oklahoma has about 463 residents, so Blanchard is roughly 19.2 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Oklahoma with a similar population include Wagoner (9,185), Clinton (9,087), Poteau (8,863), Piedmont (8,551), Sallisaw (8,497). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Blanchard differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Blanchard?

Blanchard has about 298 people per square mile (115 per square kilometer), which we classify as small-town or exurban. Within Oklahoma, it is denser than about 39% of the listed places. Homes at this level are spread out with larger lots, and most daily trips involve a car, though a small central area may still be walkable. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Blanchard use?

Blanchard uses one ZIP code: 73010. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Blanchard in?

Blanchard is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clovis, NM, about 318 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Blanchard located in Oklahoma?

Blanchard lies in the central part of Oklahoma, at 35.152° north latitude and 97.661° west longitude. The state capital, Oklahoma City, is about 23 miles to the north. The closest listed place in another state is Burkburnett, TX, roughly 91 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Blanchard is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Norman, OK, 19 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Blanchard, OK?

The closest listed place to Blanchard is Newcastle, OK, 7.0 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 2 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Blanchard in?

Blanchard is in McClain County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 40087. The county contains 10 places in our data, 3 of which have their own page here and 7 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Newcastle (10,655), Purcell (7,502), Goldsby (2,454), Dibble (861), Wayne (730). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Blanchard from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Blanchard is closest to Houston, TX at about 394 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,344 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Blanchard?

Yes. Our data lists 5 other places named Blanchard: Blanchard, LA (3,140), Blanchard, PA (541), Blanchard, ID (201), Blanchard, IA (36), Blanchard, ND (5). When you search for Blanchard, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Blanchard in McClain County, Oklahoma.

Planning a move to Blanchard?

If you are weighing Blanchard, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.