73162 ZIP Code — Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73162 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. It covers approximately 7.05 square miles and serves a population of 29,216 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.
About ZIP code 73162
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $220,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $84,862. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,216
population
7.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73162 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73162
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73162. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | Acceptable |
| Oklahoma City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
73142 Oklahoma City (2 mi)
73132 Oklahoma City (2.7 mi)
73120 Oklahoma City (3.6 mi)
73008 Bethany (4.3 mi)
73134 Oklahoma City (4.3 mi)
73122 Oklahoma City (4.4 mi)
73116 Oklahoma City (5.2 mi)
73112 Oklahoma City (5.6 mi)
73114 Oklahoma City (6.5 mi)
73127 Oklahoma City (6.7 mi)
73012 Edmond (7 mi)
73013 Edmond (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,216 |
| Population density | 4,144 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 40 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.5802 |
| Longitude | -97.6385 |
| 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 | 31.2% | 44.4% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
29,216
Population
4,144
People per sq mi
41.9
Median age
$84,862
Median household income
$42,189
Per capita income
$220,700
Median home value
$1,067
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
6.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
9,359
Housing units
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
729
Under 5
765
803
5–9
842
918
10–14
964
960
15–19
1,008
551
20–24
579
1,811
25–34
1,901
2,101
35–44
2,205
1,539
45–54
1,614
958
55–59
1,005
927
60–64
972
1,734
65–74
1,819
907
75–84
951
319
85+
334
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,321 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,895 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 6,064 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.2%
Black or African American
15%
Two or more races
10%
Asian
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.1%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,224 | 64.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,500 | 15% |
| Two or more races | 2,990 | 10% |
| Asian | 1,770 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 743 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 633 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 80 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.2% | 44.4% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.2% | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
8.4%
$50k–$75k
19.2%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
9.7%
$200k+
8.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.3% |
| Median income | $84,862 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
29.0%
$200k–$300k
42.5%
$300k–$500k
16.0%
$500k–$1M
0.7%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $220,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,067 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 75.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.60 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% |
| 3 or more | 20.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.4% |
| Electricity | 32.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,173 | 52.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 586 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,939 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,029 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,485 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,027 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.2% | 25.5% |
| Married | 60.9% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 11.9% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
20.3%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 675 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 665 | 9.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,470 | 35.7% |
| High school | 1,765 | 25.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,339 | 19.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
13.8%
Retail trade
10.2%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.7%
Other services
7.1%
Public administration
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Construction
4.2%
Information
3.3%
Manufacturing
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.4% |
| Government | 15.6% |
| Self-employed | 7.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.3%
Under 18 years
12.1%
18 and over
4.7%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 12.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.3% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,969 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.7% |
| 65 and over | 27.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 30.8% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,722 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 690 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 181 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 432 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,882 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 26,459 | 90.6% |
| Born in different state | 16,054 | 54.9% |
| Foreign born | 423 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,334 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,610 | 69.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,440 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 2,266 | 7.8% |
| Arab | 2,219 | 7.6% |
| English | 432 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 323 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 66 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.1% |
| German | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73162
What city is ZIP code 73162 in?
ZIP code 73162 is primarily assigned to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73162 in?
ZIP code 73162 falls within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of ZIP code 73162?
ZIP code 73162 has an estimated population of 29,216 residents, with a density of 4,144 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73162?
The median home value in ZIP code 73162 is $220,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 73162?
The median household income in ZIP code 73162 is $84,862, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 73162 in?
ZIP code 73162 observes the CST timezone.