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Oklahoma City, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73127

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

24,077
766/sq mi
$44,925
Median income
$156,700
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oklahoma City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
766
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73127 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73127 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, with 24,077 residents across 31.4 square miles, a density of 766 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73127 reports a modest median household income of $44,925 (28% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $21,906. The poverty rate stands at 26.7% and the unemployment rate at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $156,700 (0% above the state average), median rent at $915 a month, and owner-occupancy at 42.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Oklahoma County, letting you compare 73127 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 73127

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73127.

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 73127, 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

24,077

Population

31.4

Area (sq mi)

766

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73127?

31.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 46.2%
African American 12.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%

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?

$44,925

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$21,906

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73127 ranks nationally

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

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

$44,925 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

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

What does housing look like?

10,915

Total Housing Units

9,376

Occupied Units

1,539

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.2%
Renter 57.8%

$156,700

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1973

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73127 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.9% 178
2021 +14.8% 204
2022 +10.5% 226
2023 +3.9% 234
2024 +9.8% 257

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 768 business establishments in ZIP 73127, employing approximately 14,972 people with a combined annual payroll of $817,750,000.

768

Businesses

14,972

Employees

$817.8M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 171 22.3%
Wholesale trade 115 15.0%
Construction 73 9.5%
Manufacturing 56 7.3%
Other services (except public administration) 53 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 45 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 37 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 36 4.7%
Health care and social assistance 29 3.8%
Finance and insurance 27 3.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 13 1.7%
Information 10 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.7%
Educational services 5 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.5%

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 73127 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 73127 ranks #4 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 73127 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 73127 ranks #9 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
73128 Oklahoma City, OK 4,200 2.0 mi
73008 Bethany, OK 19,800 2.6 mi
73179 Oklahoma City, OK 3,082 3.7 mi
73122 Oklahoma City, OK 13,164 3.7 mi
73107 Oklahoma City, OK 26,561 4.4 mi
73097 Wheatland, OK 187 5.4 mi
73132 Oklahoma City, OK 26,432 5.1 mi
73169 Oklahoma City, OK 1,782 6.7 mi
73108 Oklahoma City, OK 15,350 5.2 mi
73162 Oklahoma City, OK 27,758 7.2 mi

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Pop: 43,933
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Edmond, OK
Pop: 39,872
73120 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 34,824
73110 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 32,666
73119 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 31,347
73112 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 30,943

Related Areas

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 73127 in? ▼
ZIP code 73127 (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 73127? ▼
ZIP code 73127 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 24,077 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73127? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73127 is $44,925, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73127? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73127 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73127? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73127 is White at 46.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 42.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73127? ▼
ZIP code 73127 has 768 business establishments employing approximately 14,972 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73127? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73127 are: Retail trade (171), Wholesale trade (115), Construction (73). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73127? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73127 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 73127? ▼
In ZIP code 73127, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% 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 73127? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73127 is 21.7 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 73127? ▼
In ZIP code 73127, approximately 42.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73127? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73127 is 26.7% 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.