Oklahoma City, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73117
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,191
- 309/sq mi High-density area
- $23,413
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oklahoma City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 309
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73117 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, home to 5,191 residents across 16.8 square miles, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73117 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $23,413 (63% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,801. Economic pressure is pronounced: 45.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Median home value is $153,600 (2% below the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $946; 37.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 17 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oklahoma County, so 73117 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 73117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73117.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 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 73117, Oklahoma City, 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
5,191
Population
16.8
Area (sq mi)
309
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73117?
33.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
9.6%
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?
$23,413
Median Household Income
-63% vs state ZIP avg
$20,801
Per Capita Income
45.9%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73117 ranks among Oklahoma ZIPs
Oklahoma City, 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)
$23,413 0th percentile higher than 0% of 616 Oklahoma ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Oklahoma ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,514housing units
3,514
Total Housing Units
2,944
Occupied Units
570
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$946
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 128 business establishments in ZIP 73117, employing approximately 2,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,131,000.
128
Businesses
2,162
Employees
$115.1M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.5% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 9.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.1% |
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 73117 vs 73104 →
ZIP 73117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73110
Oklahoma City (73110)
32,666 residents
- 73115
Oklahoma City (73115)
20,541 residents
- 73129
Oklahoma City (73129)
20,126 residents
- 73106
Oklahoma City (73106)
13,581 residents
- 73111 11,781
Oklahoma City (73111)
11,781 residents
- 73105 5,210
Oklahoma City (73105)
5,210 residents
- 73117 5,191
Oklahoma City (73117)
5,191 residents
- 73103 4,315
Oklahoma City (73103)
4,315 residents
- 73102 3,858
Oklahoma City (73102)
3,858 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73117 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73121
Oklahoma City (73121)
$80,030 median income
- 73104
Oklahoma City (73104)
$66,042 median income
- 73106
Oklahoma City (73106)
$60,205 median income
- 73102
Oklahoma City (73102)
$59,338 median income
- 73103
Oklahoma City (73103)
$54,561 median income
- 73110
Oklahoma City (73110)
$51,228 median income
- 73105
Oklahoma City (73105)
$50,102 median income
- 73115
Oklahoma City (73115)
$46,810 median income
- 73129
Oklahoma City (73129)
$46,670 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73117 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73104 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,664 | 2.5 mi |
| 73115 | Oklahoma City, OK | 20,541 | 2.5 mi |
| 73111 | Oklahoma City, OK | 11,781 | 3.2 mi |
| 73102 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3,858 | 3.3 mi |
| 73121 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3,053 | 3.4 mi |
| 73129 | Oklahoma City, OK | 20,126 | 3.3 mi |
| 73103 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4,315 | 3.5 mi |
| 73110 | Oklahoma City, OK | 32,666 | 3.6 mi |
| 73106 | Oklahoma City, OK | 13,581 | 4.4 mi |
| 73105 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5,210 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73117, 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 (5,191 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 73117 in?
ZIP code 73117 (Oklahoma City) 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 73117?
ZIP code 73117 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 5,191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73117?
The median household income in ZIP 73117 is $23,413, which is 69% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73117?
The median home value in ZIP 73117 is $153,600, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73117 is African American at 57.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73117?
ZIP code 73117 has 128 business establishments employing approximately 2,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73117 are: Wholesale trade (17), Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 73117?
In ZIP code 73117, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 73117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73117 is 16.8 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 73117?
In ZIP code 73117, approximately 37.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73117 is 45.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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