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Oklahoma City, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73121

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

3,053
117/sq mi
$80,030
Median income
$257,400
Median home value
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oklahoma City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
117
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73121 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73121 covers 26.0 square miles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,053 residents on file, a density of 117 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73121 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,030 (28% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $41,815. Poverty here runs at 12.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.7%. Housing costs here run $257,400 for a typical home value (65% above the state average), with rent averaging $971 a month; 77.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 73121 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Oklahoma County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 73121

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73121.

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 73121, 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

3,053

Population

26.0

Area (sq mi)

117

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73121?

47.8

Median Age

43.0%

Male

57.0%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 36.9%
African American 48.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$80,030

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$41,815

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

3.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73121 ranks nationally

Oklahoma City, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,030 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,451

Total Housing Units

1,254

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$257,400

Median Home Value

+65% vs state

$971

Median Rent

1964

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

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

249

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+149%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73121 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -5.9% 157
2021 +20.5% 190
2022 +7.4% 204
2023 +15.8% 236
2024 +5.7% 249

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 82 business establishments in ZIP 73121, employing approximately 1,272 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,759,000.

82

Businesses

1,272

Employees

$83.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 15.8%
Retail trade 7 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 8.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 7.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.3%
Manufacturing 5 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.9%

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 73121 vs 73111 →

ZIP 73121 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 73121 ranks #9 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 73121 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 73121 ranks #3 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
73111 Oklahoma City, OK 11,781 2.0 mi
73141 Oklahoma City, OK 2,727 2.4 mi
73105 Oklahoma City, OK 5,210 3.5 mi
73117 Oklahoma City, OK 5,191 3.4 mi
73151 Oklahoma City, OK 1,446 3.6 mi
73131 Oklahoma City, OK 3,145 4.1 mi
73115 Oklahoma City, OK 20,541 5.4 mi
73118 Oklahoma City, OK 13,571 5.0 mi
73084 Spencer, OK 6,518 5.4 mi
73110 Oklahoma City, OK 32,666 4.8 mi

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Pop: 43,933
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Pop: 34,824
73110 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 32,666
73119 standard
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Pop: 31,347
73112 standard
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Pop: 30,943

Related Areas

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73121 in? ▼
ZIP code 73121 (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 73121? ▼
ZIP code 73121 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 3,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73121? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73121 is $80,030, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73121? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73121 is $257,400, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73121? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73121 is African American at 48.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73121? ▼
ZIP code 73121 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 1,272 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73121? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73121 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73121? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73121 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 73121? ▼
In ZIP code 73121, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 73121? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73121 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 73121? ▼
In ZIP code 73121, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73121? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73121 is 12.5% 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.