Oklahoma City, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73159
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,350
- 957/sq mi High-density area
- $54,642
- Median income Below-median income area
- $159,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 957
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73159 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 73159 (Oklahoma City, OK) rose +5.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.6 in 2023 to 259.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 73159 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, with 30,350 residents across 31.7 square miles, a density of 957 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73159 reports a modest median household income of $54,642 (13% below the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,427. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $159,200 (2% above the average Oklahoma ZIP) and median rent is $1,168; 53.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Oklahoma County, so 73159 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 73159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73159.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
107 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 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 73159, 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
30,350
Population
31.7
Area (sq mi)
957
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73159?
34.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
15.1%
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?
$54,642
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$28,427
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73159 ranks nationally
Oklahoma City, OK household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,642 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US 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
13,652housing units
13,652
Total Housing Units
12,815
Occupied Units
837
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,200
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,168
Median Rent
1974
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73159 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 174 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 227 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 247 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 259 |
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 591 business establishments in ZIP 73159, employing approximately 13,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $696,504,000.
591
Businesses
13,495
Employees
$696.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 107 | 18.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 63 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.0% |
| Information | 5 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 73159 vs 73119 →
ZIP 73159 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
35,343 residents
- 73119
Oklahoma City (73119)
31,347 residents
- 73159
Oklahoma City (73159)
30,350 residents
- 73107
Oklahoma City (73107)
26,561 residents
- 73109
Oklahoma City (73109)
20,594 residents
- 73139
Oklahoma City (73139)
17,253 residents
- 73108
Oklahoma City (73108)
15,350 residents
- 73149 4,643
Oklahoma City (73149)
4,643 residents
- 73169 1,782
Oklahoma City (73169)
1,782 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73159 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73159 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73173
Oklahoma City (73173)
$143,864 median income
- 73170
Oklahoma City (73170)
$94,688 median income
- 73169
Oklahoma City (73169)
$81,314 median income
- 73107 $56,873
Oklahoma City (73107)
$56,873 median income
- 73159 $54,642
Oklahoma City (73159)
$54,642 median income
- 73149 $53,317
Oklahoma City (73149)
$53,317 median income
- 73139 $49,655
Oklahoma City (73139)
$49,655 median income
- 73119 $45,421
Oklahoma City (73119)
$45,421 median income
- 73109 $43,133
Oklahoma City (73109)
$43,133 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73159 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73119 | Oklahoma City, OK | 31,347 | 2.3 mi |
| 73139 | Oklahoma City, OK | 17,253 | 2.9 mi |
| 73108 | Oklahoma City, OK | 15,350 | 4.2 mi |
| 73169 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,782 | 3.8 mi |
| 73097 | Wheatland, OK | 187 | 3.9 mi |
| 73149 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4,643 | 4.9 mi |
| 73170 | Oklahoma City, OK | 35,343 | 4.6 mi |
| 73173 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,299 | 4.0 mi |
| 73107 | Oklahoma City, OK | 26,561 | 6.3 mi |
| 73109 | Oklahoma City, OK | 20,594 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73159, 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 (30,350 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 73159 in?
ZIP code 73159 (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 73159?
ZIP code 73159 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 30,350 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73159?
The median household income in ZIP 73159 is $54,642, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73159?
The median home value in ZIP 73159 is $159,200, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73159?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73159 is White at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73159?
ZIP code 73159 has 591 business establishments employing approximately 13,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73159?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73159 are: Health care and social assistance (107), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Retail trade (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73159?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73159 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 73159?
In ZIP code 73159, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 73159?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73159 is 23.3 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 73159?
In ZIP code 73159, approximately 53.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73159?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73159 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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