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 High-density area
- $49,655
- Median income Below-median income area
- $176,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-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, 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 average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,754. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $176,400 (13% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $993; 46.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oklahoma County, so 73139 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 73139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73139.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 56
Other services (except public administration)
56 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73139?
35.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
14.7%
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?
$49,655
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$26,754
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73139 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)
$49,655 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
8,815housing units
8,815
Total Housing Units
7,736
Occupied Units
1,079
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,400
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
53,666 residents
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
35,343 residents
- 73119
Oklahoma City (73119)
31,347 residents
- 73159
Oklahoma City (73159)
30,350 residents
- 73109 20,594
Oklahoma City (73109)
20,594 residents
- 73135 20,529
Oklahoma City (73135)
20,529 residents
- 73129 20,126
Oklahoma City (73129)
20,126 residents
- 73139 17,253
Oklahoma City (73139)
17,253 residents
- 73108 15,350
Oklahoma City (73108)
15,350 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73139 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
$94,688 median income
- 73160
Oklahoma City (73160)
$79,491 median income
- 73135
Oklahoma City (73135)
$63,478 median income
- 73102
Oklahoma City (73102)
$59,338 median income
- 73159
Oklahoma City (73159)
$54,642 median income
- 73149
Oklahoma City (73149)
$53,317 median income
- 73139
Oklahoma City (73139)
$49,655 median income
- 73129
Oklahoma City (73129)
$46,670 median income
- 73119
Oklahoma City (73119)
$45,421 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73139, 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 (17,253 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 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.
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