PlainZIP

Oklahoma City, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73139

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

17,253
1,522/sq mi
$49,655
Median income
$176,400
Median home value
14.3%
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.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,522
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73139 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, home to 17,253 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 1,522 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73139 reports a modest median household income of $49,655 (21% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $26,754. The poverty rate stands at 19.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $176,400 (13% above the state average); renters pay a median of $993 monthly, and 46.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73139, plus 6 more within Oklahoma County, give a clearer read than the 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 73139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73139.

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 73139, 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

17,253

Population

11.3

Area (sq mi)

1,522

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73139?

35.1

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.9%
African American 7.8%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%

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?

$49,655

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$26,754

Per Capita Income

19.2%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73139 ranks nationally

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

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

$49,655 14th percentile higher than 14% 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 46.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,815

Total Housing Units

7,736

Occupied Units

1,079

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$176,400

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$993

Median Rent

1976

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

+1.0%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73139 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.9% 170
2021 +4.5% 178
2022 +14.5% 204
2023 +6.7% 218
2024 +1.0% 220

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 587 business establishments in ZIP 73139, employing approximately 9,001 people with a combined annual payroll of $352,101,000.

587

Businesses

9,001

Employees

$352.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 142 24.2%
Retail trade 80 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 79 13.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 56 9.5%
Construction 39 6.6%
Finance and insurance 39 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.5%
Information 7 1.2%
Wholesale trade 6 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.8%
Educational services 5 0.8%
Manufacturing 3 0.5%

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 73139 vs 73149 →

ZIP 73139 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 73139 ranks #8 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 73139 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 73139 ranks #7 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
73149 Oklahoma City, OK 4,643 2.1 mi
73109 Oklahoma City, OK 20,594 3.3 mi
73159 Oklahoma City, OK 30,350 2.9 mi
73119 Oklahoma City, OK 31,347 3.4 mi
73170 Oklahoma City, OK 35,343 4.2 mi
73129 Oklahoma City, OK 20,126 4.0 mi
73102 Oklahoma City, OK 3,858 6.0 mi
73160 Oklahoma City, OK 53,666 4.6 mi
73135 Oklahoma City, OK 20,529 5.5 mi
73108 Oklahoma City, OK 15,350 5.1 mi

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Pop: 39,872
73120 standard
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Pop: 34,824
73110 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 32,666
73119 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
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 73139 in? ▼
ZIP code 73139 (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 73139? ▼
ZIP code 73139 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 17,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73139 is $49,655, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73139 is $176,400, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73139 is White at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73139? ▼
ZIP code 73139 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 9,001 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73139? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73139 are: Health care and social assistance (142), Retail trade (80), Accommodation and food services (79). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73139? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73139 increased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 73139? ▼
In ZIP code 73139, 46.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 73139? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73139 is 21.9 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 73139? ▼
In ZIP code 73139, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73139 is 19.2% 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.