ZIP Code 73179 in Oklahoma City, OK

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Names to Avoid:
Okc
Counties:Oklahoma County[Primary]
Canadian County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:6:35:17 PM
Population:7,575 [See All]
Area Codes:405 / 572
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:35.4169, -97.6451
Land Area:11.795 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 73179 has 7,575 residents and 2,614 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (37.3) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (60.3%, lower than the state average of 63.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8%, which is higher than the state average (11.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:7,575Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:7,502Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:10,860Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:642.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$103,713Source: Census ACS
Households:2,614Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$235,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.90Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.58Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,7683,1123,3783,5784,2184,6994,8685,2995,7175,2065,8436,4847,502
Decennial Census3,082------------------7,575------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.3

Male Median Age: 33.3

Female Median Age: 33.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male30533329625921225532030130024422419820113099313618
Female28132231024220931034629929623524115720314586762629
Total5866556065014215656666005964794653554042751851076247
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,57058.68%
Black:4155.33%
Hispanic:*1,19615.36%
Asian:83410.71%
American Indian:2763.54%
Hawaiian:200.26%
Other:4776.12%
Total:7,788100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,76249.66%33.3 years
Females:3,81350.34%33.2 years
Total:7,575100%33.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,24183.19%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2283.04%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:77110.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:26213.77%
Total Population:7,502100%
Total Native Population:6,46986.23%
Total Foreign-born Population:1,03313.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $103,713, which is markedly greater than the state median ($63,603), is up $26,512 (34.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,642. Family households earn a median of $110,128 versus $90,473 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,655). By gender, male median income is $69,899 and female is $51,520, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($43,749), with a current gap of $18,379 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.9%, which is far greater than the state rate (61.3%). The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$77,201$78,186$78,272$82,207$88,300$90,505$96,875$91,094$90,071$92,429$96,833$99,668$103,713
Median Family Income$93,269$83,319$82,024$86,343$91,875$92,813$105,563$103,417$104,348$93,653$97,892$102,661$110,128
Median NonFamily Income$60,398$60,179$60,625$65,588$62,417$61,618$51,932$53,173$40,139$68,611$74,375$97,736$90,473
Median Male Income$44,420$44,675$49,359$56,758$60,000$63,008$67,014$68,047$67,781$66,659$62,500$64,507$69,899
Median Female Income$38,214$36,000$32,421$46,414$46,369$45,965$48,421$49,675$49,469$46,888$51,000$51,125$51,520
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,91170.09%
Unemployed:711.27%
Not In Labor Force:1,59828.64%
Total:5,580100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,81046.28%
Service:52813.50%
Sales and Office:79120.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3288.39%
Production, transportation, and material moving:45411.61%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,911100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $235,400, which is considerably higher than the state median ($185,900), is up $100,900 (75.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,200. The median gross rent is $1,699, which is considerably higher than the state median ($980), is up $754 (79.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $382. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.28% (70.26% with a mortgage, 29.74% free-and-clear) and renters 18.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 2.07%, which is markedly below the state rate (12.49%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$134,500$139,400$150,000$157,300$189,900$201,900$196,600$196,800$208,200$164,000$166,200$202,900$235,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:152.69%
$500 to $999:8014.36%
$1,000 to $1,499:7914.18%
$1,500 to $1,999:23842.73%
$2,000 to $2,499:8915.98%
$2,500 to $2,999:366.46%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:203.59%
Total:557100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$945$1,184$1,272$1,451$1,419$1,473$1,381$1,420$1,317$1,364$1,405$1,541$1,699
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,69957.11%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):71924.17%
Renter Occupied:55718.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,975100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,97597.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):632.07%
Total Housing Units:3,038100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,79391.94%
Multi-Family Units:1665.46%
Other Units:792.60%
Total Housing Units:3,038100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 40.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.80%). High school or higher is 92.00%, which is on par with the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 7.60%, which is generally lower than the state rate (13.40%). Private coverage is 78.90%, which is notably higher than the state rate (62.50%). The share of people in poverty is 3.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.10%), down 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.25%). College enrollment is 23.45%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2064.07%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2003.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,33626.40%
Some college, no degree:79015.61%
Associate's degree:4819.50%
Bachelor's degree:1,54030.43%
Graduate or professional degree:50810.04%
Total:5,061100%
High school or higher:4,65591.98%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,04840.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,81069.08%
Public Insurance:2,04324.29%
No Insurance:5586.63%
Total:8,411100%
Has Health Insurance:7,85393.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.6%2.5%2.0%1.5%1.6%1.4%1.3%0.4%2.4%2.3%4.5%3.7%3.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1458.27%
Kindergarten:1649.36%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):65337.25%
High school (grades 9-12):38021.68%
College or graduate school:41123.45%
Total:1,753100%
Early Childhood:30917.63%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,19768.28%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 73179 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 289 business establishments, employing about 17,370 people with an annual payroll of $1,045,763,000. USPS data shows 3,745 residential mailboxes and 409 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,745Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:409Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,002Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,453Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:289Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$305,463,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,045,763,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:17,370Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 73179 is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, within the Oklahoma City, OK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36420) and Oklahoma's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,445,122 people, about 0.52% of whom live in ZIP Code 73179. It covers 11.795 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.016 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:11.795 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.016 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:34116.73 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


73184 | | 73178

Schools in ZIP Code 73179


ZIP Code 73179 is part of 2 school districts, including: Western Heights Public Schools (Grades PK thru 12) and Mustang Public Schools (Grades Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 6 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.

Western Heights Ms 8435 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Western Heights Public Schools
Western Heights 9th Grade Ctr 8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Western Heights Public Schools
Winds West Es 8300 Southwest 37th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Western Heights Public Schools
Western Heights Hs 8201 Southwest 44th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Western Heights Public Schools
Mustang Valley Es 3001 S Morgan Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Mustang Public Schools
Prairie View Es 9201 Sw 59th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73179
District: Mustang Public Schools
Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School Inc 900 N Portland Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
District: Private SchoolNearby
Snu Lab School 3100 N Rockwell Ave
Bethany, OK 73008
District: Private SchoolNearby
Antioch Christian Academy 3616 Sw 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 73179


Oklahoma City Community College 7777 S May Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73159-9987
Type: Post Secondary
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City 900 N Portland
Oklahoma City, OK 73107-6195
Type: Post Secondary
Mid-America Christian University 3500 Sw 119th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73170-9797
Type: Post Secondary
Jb's Hair Design And Barber College 6008 S. Western
Oklahoma City, OK 73139
Type: Post Secondary
Southwestern Christian University 7210 Nw 39th Expressway
Bethany, OK 73008
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Nazarene University 6729 Nw 39th Expy
Bethany, OK 73008
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
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