ZIP Code 73179
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Oklahoma City · Oklahoma County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 3,082
- Median income
- $112,656
- Median home value
- $274,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.3%
- Land area
- 31.8 sq mi
97/sq mi
▲ 48% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.9
Chicago
ZIP code 73179 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has a population of 3,082. The median household income is $112,656, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $274,700, 1% below the US average. 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 73179 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.8 square miles in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 3,082 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 73179 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 73179 sits at $112,656 (80% above the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $49,481. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $274,700 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,758 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 73179 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Oklahoma County, so you can benchmark 73179 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 73179
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 73179.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
67 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
29 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 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 73179, 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
3,082
Population
31.8
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 73179?
33.9
Median Age
52.6%
Male
47.4%
Female
16.7%
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?
$112,656
Median Household Income
+80% vs state
$49,481
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 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?
3,369
Total Housing Units
3,223
Occupied Units
146
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$274,700
Median Home Value
+76% vs state
$1,758
Median Rent
2013
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
277
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+177%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 73179 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 171 |
| 2021 | +17.0% | 200 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 228 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 244 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 277 |
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 289 business establishments in ZIP 73179, employing approximately 17,370 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,045,763,000.
289
Businesses
17,370
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 67 | 23.2% |
| Manufacturing | 45 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 30 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 10.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.4% |
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 73179 vs 73097 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73097 | Wheatland, OK | 187 | 1.7 mi |
| 73128 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4,200 | 1.8 mi |
| 73169 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,782 | 3.0 mi |
| 73127 | Oklahoma City, OK | 24,077 | 3.7 mi |
| 73119 | Oklahoma City, OK | 31,347 | 4.4 mi |
| 73008 | Bethany, OK | 19,800 | 6.2 mi |
| 73173 | Oklahoma City, OK | 1,299 | 5.6 mi |
| 73159 | Oklahoma City, OK | 30,350 | 4.5 mi |
| 73108 | Oklahoma City, OK | 15,350 | 4.7 mi |
| 73122 | Oklahoma City, OK | 13,164 | 6.8 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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