| City: | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Names to Avoid: | Okc |
| Counties: | Oklahoma County[Primary] Cleveland County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:34:37 PM |
| Population: | 32,981 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 405 / 572 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 35.3872, -97.5750 |
| Land Area: | 13.693 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 73159 has 32,981 residents and 12,257 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 32.9 years, younger than the state (37.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (47.3%, much lower than the state average of 63.5% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.9%, which is much higher than the state average (11.9%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the state average (5.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 32,981Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 32,172Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 34,865Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,408.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $56,369Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 12,257Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $144,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.69Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30,090 | 29,988 | 30,951 | 30,416 | 30,946 | 32,273 | 33,496 | 33,816 | 33,047 | 33,345 | 32,300 | 32,234 | 32,172 |
| Decennial Census | 30,350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 32,981 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.9
Male Median Age: 31.8
Female Median Age: 33.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,186 | 1,318 | 1,293 | 1,242 | 1,234 | 1,344 | 1,198 | 1,144 | 915 | 992 | 795 | 838 | 809 | 626 | 492 | 342 | 192 | 182 |
| Female | 1,125 | 1,248 | 1,303 | 1,200 | 1,188 | 1,375 | 1,245 | 1,089 | 1,032 | 941 | 843 | 894 | 863 | 744 | 646 | 483 | 313 | 307 |
| Total | 2,311 | 2,566 | 2,596 | 2,442 | 2,422 | 2,719 | 2,443 | 2,233 | 1,947 | 1,933 | 1,638 | 1,732 | 1,672 | 1,370 | 1,138 | 825 | 505 | 489 |
| White: | 15,593 | 40.44% |
| Black: | 2,766 | 7.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 10,865 | 28.18% |
| Asian: | 1,826 | 4.74% |
| American Indian: | 1,597 | 4.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 169 | 0.44% |
| Other: | 5,741 | 14.89% |
| Total: | 38,557 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 16,142 | 48.94% | 31.8 years |
| Females: | 16,839 | 51.06% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 32,981 | 100% | 32.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 26,998 | 83.92% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 528 | 1.64% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1,947 | 6.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2,699 | 14.44% |
| Total Population: | 32,172 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27,526 | 85.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4,646 | 14.44% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $56,369, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,056 (27.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,232. Family households earn a median of $63,307 versus $37,308 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,999). By gender, male median income is $47,215 and female is $38,002, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $9,213 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 68.0%, which is well above the state rate (61.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,313 | $44,198 | $44,229 | $43,657 | $44,710 | $45,027 | $47,652 | $48,618 | $51,137 | $51,143 | $52,178 | $53,829 | $56,369 |
| Median Family Income | $54,004 | $53,270 | $52,446 | $52,189 | $53,222 | $51,648 | $56,161 | $57,514 | $60,902 | $60,153 | $62,666 | $62,488 | $63,307 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,151 | $28,368 | $28,703 | $29,691 | $30,637 | $30,893 | $30,901 | $31,723 | $34,171 | $33,523 | $34,657 | $36,675 | $37,308 |
| Median Male Income | $35,976 | $34,733 | $34,500 | $34,347 | $35,232 | $36,642 | $37,899 | $41,235 | $41,622 | $42,018 | $43,187 | $46,836 | $47,215 |
| Median Female Income | $29,674 | $30,184 | $30,742 | $31,596 | $31,434 | $31,771 | $32,062 | $31,649 | $31,644 | $32,174 | $34,130 | $35,821 | $38,002 |
| Employed: | 15,828 | 65.21% |
| Unemployed: | 527 | 2.17% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 7,916 | 32.62% |
| Total: | 24,271 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4,423 | 27.94% |
| Service: | 3,151 | 19.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 3,468 | 21.91% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,763 | 11.14% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,023 | 19.10% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 15,828 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $144,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $42,700 (42.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,300. The median gross rent is $1,119, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $353 (46.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $228. Of occupied housing, owners make up 52.97% (59.05% with a mortgage, 40.95% free-and-clear) and renters 47.03% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.52%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (12.49%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,500 | $102,500 | $102,500 | $102,700 | $103,200 | $104,100 | $106,300 | $108,900 | $110,900 | $114,700 | $119,500 | $137,000 | $144,200 |
| Less than $500: | 101 | 1.69% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,900 | 31.74% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,761 | 46.12% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 703 | 11.74% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 77 | 1.29% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 31 | 0.52% |
| $3,000 or more: | 13 | 0.22% |
| No Rent: | 401 | 6.70% |
| Total: | 5,987 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $766 | $788 | $791 | $809 | $810 | $827 | $861 | $908 | $891 | $918 | $959 | $1,050 | $1,119 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,982 | 31.28% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,761 | 21.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5,987 | 47.03% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12,730 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12,730 | 93.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 888 | 6.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,618 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 10,049 | 73.79% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,302 | 24.25% |
| Other Units: | 267 | 1.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,618 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.40%, which is falls below the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 15.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 14.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.18%). College enrollment is 24.25%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,349 | 6.64% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,609 | 7.92% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7,437 | 36.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,620 | 22.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,867 | 9.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,072 | 10.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,364 | 6.71% |
| Total: | 20,318 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 17,360 | 85.44% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,436 | 16.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 17,484 | 48.78% |
| Public Insurance: | 13,455 | 37.54% |
| No Insurance: | 4,900 | 13.67% |
| Total: | 35,839 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 30,939 | 86.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.6% | 8.1% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 10.2% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 12.0% | 14.8% | 14.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 554 | 6.07% |
| Kindergarten: | 424 | 4.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,123 | 45.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,812 | 19.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,213 | 24.25% |
| Total: | 9,126 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 978 | 10.72% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,359 | 69.68% |
ZIP Code 73159 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 591 business establishments, employing about 13,495 people with an annual payroll of $696,504,000. USPS data shows 12,961 residential mailboxes and 695 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 12,961Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 695Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 13,491Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 9,952Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 641Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 591Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $160,749,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $696,504,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13,495Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 73159 is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, within the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36420) and Oklahoma's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 1,445,122 people, about 2.28% of whom live in ZIP Code 73159. It covers 13.693 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Oklahoma City, OKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36420Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,445,122Source: Census |
| MSA: | Oklahoma City, OK MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 13.693 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.062 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03,04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 34116.73, 9777.28 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4055000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Oklahoma City city; OklahomaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 73159 is part of 3 school districts, including: Oklahoma City Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12), Western Heights Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Moore Public Schools (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 9 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.