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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
$88,031
Median income
$254,900
Median home value
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $44,277. Poverty here runs at 7.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $254,900 (63% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,148 monthly, and 72.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 73162, 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 73162

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oklahoma City, OK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73162.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 73162?

42.5

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.0%
African American 16.1%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$44,277

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 73162 ranks nationally

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

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

$88,031 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,559

Total Housing Units

11,951

Occupied Units

608

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$254,900

Median Home Value

+63% vs state

$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

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ZIP 73162 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 73162 ranks #3 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 73162 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 73162 ranks the highest 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Oklahoma County

73013 standard
Edmond, OK
Pop: 43,933
73034 standard
Edmond, OK
Pop: 39,872
73120 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 34,824
73110 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 32,666
73119 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 31,347
73112 standard
Oklahoma City, OK
Pop: 30,943

Related Areas

Oklahoma County Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.