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 High-density area
- $57,459
- Median income Below-median income area
- $173,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73008 (Bethany, OK) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 235.3 in 2023 to 253.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,079. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $173,200 (11% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $1,071; 54.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oklahoma County, so 73008 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 73008?
31.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
9.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$26,079
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73008 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Bethany, OK household income vs. every Oklahoma ZIP code
Median household income among 616 reporting Oklahoma ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,459 45th percentile higher than 45% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,945housing units
8,945
Total Housing Units
7,979
Occupied Units
966
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$173,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 73008 vs 73122 →
ZIP 73008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73112
Oklahoma City (73112)
30,943 residents
- 73162
Oklahoma City (73162)
27,758 residents
- 73107
Oklahoma City (73107)
26,561 residents
- 73132
Oklahoma City (73132)
26,432 residents
- 73127
Oklahoma City (73127)
24,077 residents
- 73008
Bethany (73008)
19,800 residents
- 73122
Oklahoma City (73122)
13,164 residents
- 73142 10,707
Oklahoma City (73142)
10,707 residents
- 73116 9,241
Oklahoma City (73116)
9,241 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73008 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73179
Oklahoma City (73179)
$112,656 median income
- 73162
Oklahoma City (73162)
$88,031 median income
- 73142
Oklahoma City (73142)
$81,818 median income
- 73116
Oklahoma City (73116)
$81,226 median income
- 73128
Oklahoma City (73128)
$74,241 median income
- 73132
Oklahoma City (73132)
$60,419 median income
- 73112
Oklahoma City (73112)
$58,419 median income
- 73008
Bethany (73008)
$57,459 median income
- 73107
Oklahoma City (73107)
$56,873 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73008, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,800 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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