ZIP Code 73142
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Oklahoma City · Oklahoma County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 10,707
- Median income
- $81,818
- Median home value
- $364,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.8%
- Land area
- 25.3 sq mi
423/sq mi
▲ 7% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.1
Chicago
ZIP code 73142 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of 10,707. The median household income is $81,818, which is 7% above the national average. Median home value is $364,300, 31% above the US average. 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73142 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.3 square miles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 10,707 residents, producing a population density of 423 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 73142 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73142 sits at $81,818 (31% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $57,453. The poverty rate stands at 6.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $364,300 (133% above the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 58.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73142 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oklahoma County, so you can benchmark 73142 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 73142
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73142.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
96 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
72 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
45 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 38
Real estate and rental and leasing
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
10,707
Population
25.3
Area (sq mi)
423
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73142?
35.1
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
7.2%
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?
$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
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?
8,329
Total Housing Units
7,956
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 73142 vs 73162 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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