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Oklahoma City, OK · standard

ZIP Code 73142

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

10,707
423/sq mi
$81,818
Median income
$364,300
Median home value
56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oklahoma City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
423
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73142 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 73142 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, home to 10,707 residents across 25.3 square miles, a density of 423 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 73142 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,818 (31% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $57,453. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $364,300 (133% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,267 monthly, and 58.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% 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 73142, 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 73142

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73142.

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 73142, 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

10,707

Population

25.3

Area (sq mi)

423

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 73142?

35.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 15.2%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$81,818

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$57,453

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73142 ranks nationally

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

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

$81,818 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 65.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,329

Total Housing Units

7,956

Occupied Units

373

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$364,300

Median Home Value

+133% vs state

$1,267

Median Rent

2003

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

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

222

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+122%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 73142 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 164
2021 +9.6% 180
2022 +9.5% 197
2023 -3.2% 191
2024 +16.2% 222

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 475 business establishments in ZIP 73142, employing approximately 5,538 people with a combined annual payroll of $317,565,000.

475

Businesses

5,538

Employees

$317.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 96 20.2%
Finance and insurance 72 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 14.5%
Accommodation and food services 45 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 8.0%
Retail trade 27 5.7%
Other services (except public administration) 27 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 18 3.8%
Construction 18 3.8%
Wholesale trade 14 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.1%
Information 6 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 73142 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 73142 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 73142 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 73142 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
73162 Oklahoma City, OK 27,758 2.3 mi
73132 Oklahoma City, OK 26,432 4.3 mi
73134 Oklahoma City, OK 4,312 4.2 mi
73012 Edmond, OK 25,851 4.6 mi
73008 Bethany, OK 19,800 6.9 mi
73120 Oklahoma City, OK 34,824 4.6 mi
73122 Oklahoma City, OK 13,164 6.7 mi
73116 Oklahoma City, OK 9,241 6.4 mi
73127 Oklahoma City, OK 24,077 9.4 mi
73114 Oklahoma City, OK 17,422 7.4 mi

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Pop: 43,933
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Pop: 39,872
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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 73142 in? ▼
ZIP code 73142 (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 73142? ▼
ZIP code 73142 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 10,707 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73142? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 73142 is $81,818, which is 7% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73142? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 73142 is $364,300, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73142? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 73142 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73142? ▼
ZIP code 73142 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 5,538 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73142? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73142 are: Health care and social assistance (96), Finance and insurance (72), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73142? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73142 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. 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 73142? ▼
In ZIP code 73142, 65.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 73142? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73142 is 22.2 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 73142? ▼
In ZIP code 73142, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73142? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73142 is 6.9% 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.