Oklahoma City, OK · standard
ZIP Code 73162
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,758
- 1,539/sq mi High-density area
- $88,031
- Median income Above-median income area
- $254,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oklahoma City pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,539
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 73162 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 73162 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, with 27,758 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 1,539 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 73162 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,031 (41% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,277. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $254,900 (63% above the average Oklahoma ZIP), while 72.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,148.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, 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 73162 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 73162
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73162.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
47 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 73162, 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
27,758
Population
18.0
Area (sq mi)
1,539
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73162?
42.5
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
8.1%
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?
$88,031
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$44,277
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 73162 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)
$88,031 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
12,559housing units
12,559
Total Housing Units
11,951
Occupied Units
608
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,900
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,148
Median Rent
1987
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
-0.6%
YoY Change (2024)
224
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+124%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73162 have decreased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 164 |
| 2021 | +9.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 215 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 226 |
| 2024 | -0.6% | 224 |
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 479 business establishments in ZIP 73162, employing approximately 5,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $234,825,000.
479
Businesses
5,035
Employees
$234.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 57 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 40 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 14 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 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 73162 vs 73132 →
ZIP 73162 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73120
Oklahoma City (73120)
34,824 residents
- 73112
Oklahoma City (73112)
30,943 residents
- 73162
Oklahoma City (73162)
27,758 residents
- 73132
Oklahoma City (73132)
26,432 residents
- 73127
Oklahoma City (73127)
24,077 residents
- 73008
Bethany (73008)
19,800 residents
- 73114
Oklahoma City (73114)
17,422 residents
- 73122 13,164
Oklahoma City (73122)
13,164 residents
- 73142 10,707
Oklahoma City (73142)
10,707 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 73162 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 73162 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 73162
Oklahoma City (73162)
$88,031 median income
- 73142
Oklahoma City (73142)
$81,818 median income
- 73116
Oklahoma City (73116)
$81,226 median income
- 73134
Oklahoma City (73134)
$66,307 median income
- 73120
Oklahoma City (73120)
$64,745 median income
- 73132
Oklahoma City (73132)
$60,419 median income
- 73112
Oklahoma City (73112)
$58,419 median income
- 73008
Bethany (73008)
$57,459 median income
- 73114
Oklahoma City (73114)
$54,936 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 73162 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73132 | Oklahoma City, OK | 26,432 | 2.1 mi |
| 73142 | Oklahoma City, OK | 10,707 | 2.3 mi |
| 73120 | Oklahoma City, OK | 34,824 | 3.9 mi |
| 73008 | Bethany, OK | 19,800 | 4.6 mi |
| 73122 | Oklahoma City, OK | 13,164 | 4.5 mi |
| 73134 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4,312 | 4.7 mi |
| 73116 | Oklahoma City, OK | 9,241 | 5.0 mi |
| 73127 | Oklahoma City, OK | 24,077 | 7.2 mi |
| 73114 | Oklahoma City, OK | 17,422 | 7.0 mi |
| 73112 | Oklahoma City, OK | 30,943 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 73162, 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 (27,758 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 73162 in?
ZIP code 73162 (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 73162?
ZIP code 73162 in Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 27,758 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 73162?
The median household income in ZIP 73162 is $88,031, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 73162?
The median home value in ZIP 73162 is $254,900, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 73162?
The largest racial group in ZIP 73162 is White at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 73162?
ZIP code 73162 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 5,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 73162?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 73162 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Other services (except public administration) (55), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 73162?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 73162 decreased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. 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 73162?
In ZIP code 73162, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.1% 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 73162?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 73162 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 73162?
In ZIP code 73162, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73162?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 73162 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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