PlainZIP

Bethany, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73008

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,800
981/sq mi
$57,459
Median income
$173,200
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bethany pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
981
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73008 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73008 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethany, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, home to 19,800 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 981 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73008 reports a modest median household income of $57,459 (8% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,079. Poverty here runs at 20.1%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. Median home value sits at $173,200 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,071 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oklahoma County, so you can benchmark 73008 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 73008

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethany, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73008.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 73008, Bethany, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,800

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

981

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73008?

31.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.7%
African American 10.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,459

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$26,079

Per Capita Income

20.1%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73008 ranks nationally

Bethany, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,459 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,945

Total Housing Units

7,979

Occupied Units

966

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.0%
Renter 46.0%

$173,200

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

254

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+154%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73008 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +154% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.7% 185
2021 +8.5% 201
2022 +12.9% 227
2023 +3.6% 235
2024 +7.9% 254

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 453 business establishments in ZIP 73008, employing approximately 4,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $229,482,000.

453

Businesses

4,771

Employees

$229.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 68 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 67 14.8%
Retail trade 53 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 39 8.6%
Health care and social assistance 38 8.4%
Finance and insurance 33 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 32 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 26 5.7%
Wholesale trade 17 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.1%
Information 6 1.3%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 73008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73008 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 73008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 73008 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
73122 Oklahoma City, OK 13,164 1.8 mi
73132 Oklahoma City, OK 26,432 2.6 mi
73127 Oklahoma City, OK 24,077 2.6 mi
73128 Oklahoma City, OK 4,200 4.4 mi
73162 Oklahoma City, OK 27,758 4.6 mi
73112 Oklahoma City, OK 30,943 4.0 mi
73179 Oklahoma City, OK 3,082 6.2 mi
73107 Oklahoma City, OK 26,561 4.6 mi
73142 Oklahoma City, OK 10,707 6.9 mi
73116 Oklahoma City, OK 9,241 5.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73008 in? ▼
ZIP code 73008 (Bethany) is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Oklahoma County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/oklahoma-ok.
What is the population of ZIP code 73008? ▼
ZIP code 73008 in Bethany, OK has a population of 19,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73008? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73008 is $57,459, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73008? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73008 is $173,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73008? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73008 is White at 60.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73008? ▼
ZIP code 73008 has 453 business establishments employing approximately 4,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73008? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73008 are: Construction (68), Other services (except public administration) (67), Retail trade (53). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73008? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73008 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 154%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73008? ▼
In ZIP code 73008, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 73008? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73008 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73008? ▼
In ZIP code 73008, approximately 54.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73008? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73008 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.