ZIP Code 73159
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Oklahoma City · Oklahoma County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 30,350
- Median income
- $54,642
- Median home value
- $159,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.9%
- Land area
- 31.7 sq mi
957/sq mi
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
▼ 43% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
Median age 34
Chicago
ZIP code 73159 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of 30,350. The median household income is $54,642, which is 28% below the national average. Median home value is $159,200, 43% below the US average. 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73159 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.7 square miles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 30,350 residents, producing a population density of 957 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 73159 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73159 sits at $54,642 (13% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $28,427. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $159,200 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,168 per month, and 53.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73159 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oklahoma County, so you can benchmark 73159 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 73159
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$28,427
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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