73159 ZIP Code — Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73159 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. It covers approximately 13.68 square miles and serves a population of 32,234 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 73159

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $53,829. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 73159 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

32,234

population

13.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73159 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73159

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73159. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oklahoma City	Acceptable
Oklahoma City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73119 Oklahoma City (2.3 mi) 73139 Oklahoma City (2.8 mi) 73169 Oklahoma City (3.8 mi) 73109 Oklahoma City (4.3 mi) 73170 Oklahoma City (4.3 mi) 73108 Oklahoma City (4.3 mi) 73179 Oklahoma City (4.5 mi) 73173 Oklahoma City (4.7 mi) 73149 Oklahoma City (5 mi) 73129 Oklahoma City (6 mi) 73128 Oklahoma City (6.2 mi) 73167 Oklahoma City (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	32,234
Population density	2,356 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	13.68 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	35.3872
Longitude	-97.5750
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	405

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	44.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	30.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

32,234

Population

2,356

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$53,829

Median household income

$27,090

Per capita income

$137,000

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

54.6%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

7,877

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,079

Under 5

1,036

1,195

5–9

1,147

1,403

10–14

1,348

1,185

15–19

1,139

1,179

20–24

1,133

2,470

25–34

2,372

2,123

35–44

2,040

1,785

45–54

1,715

750

55–59

720

907

60–64

872

1,499

65–74

1,440

643

75–84

618

222

85+

214

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,584	26.6%
18 and over	23,650	73.4%
65 and over	4,636	14.4%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 51.7%

Hispanic or Latino 13.2%

Two or more races 11.1%

Black or African American 7.5%

Other race 7.4%

Asian 4.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.9%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	19,200	51.7%
Hispanic or Latino	4,889	13.2%
Two or more races	4,126	11.1%
Black or African American	2,785	7.5%
Other race	2,748	7.4%
Asian	1,741	4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,458	3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	176	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.5%	44.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	30.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	18.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 13.9%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	13.9%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$53,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.4%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 43.6%

$150k–$200k 25.8%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,000
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	54.6%
Renter occupied	45.4%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	5.7%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	26.1%
1960–1969	30.5%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	8.8%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.2%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,638	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,163	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,865	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	3,902	31.0%
Households with children under 18	4,169	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,651	29.0%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	29.8%
Married	43.1%	41.3%
Separated	4.5%	3.0%
Widowed	3.2%	8.4%
Divorced	11.9%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	527	5.8%
Kindergarten	421	4.7%
Elementary school	4,020	44.6%
High school	1,988	22.1%
College / grad school	2,058	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Retail trade 14.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Construction 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Professional & management 6.9%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 4.5%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	12.0%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 13.5%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 29.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.4%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	31.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.1%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,012	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	41.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.8%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	30,119	93.4%
Spanish	3,262	10.8%
Other Indo-European	2,277	7.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	49	0.2%
Other languages	890	3.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,709	86.0%
Born in same state	27,272	84.6%
Born in different state	20,022	62.1%
Foreign born	437	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	4,525	14.0%
Not a US citizen	1,683	37.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,609	8.1%
French	2,073	6.4%
Italian	1,657	5.1%
Polish	150	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	143	0.4%
Irish	33	0.1%
German	28	0.1%
Dutch	15	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	92.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73159

What city is ZIP code 73159 in?

ZIP code 73159 is primarily assigned to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73159 in?

ZIP code 73159 falls within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 73159?

19% of residents in ZIP code 73159 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73159?

The median home value in ZIP code 73159 is $137,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 73159?

ZIP code 73159 has an estimated population of 32,234 residents, with a density of 2,356 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73159?

The median household income in ZIP code 73159 is $53,829, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73159 in?

ZIP code 73159 observes the CST timezone.