73142 ZIP Code — Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
ZIP code 73142 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. It covers approximately 7.79 square miles and serves a population of 16,449 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.
About ZIP code 73142
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $317,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($84,224) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
16,449
population
7.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
73142 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 73142
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | Acceptable |
| Oklahoma City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
73162 Oklahoma City (2 mi)
73134 Oklahoma City (3.5 mi)
73120 Oklahoma City (4.2 mi)
73132 Oklahoma City (4.7 mi)
73012 Edmond (5.1 mi)
73008 Bethany (6.3 mi)
73116 Oklahoma City (6.3 mi)
73122 Oklahoma City (6.4 mi)
73114 Oklahoma City (6.7 mi)
73013 Edmond (6.7 mi)
73112 Oklahoma City (7.2 mi)
73078 Piedmont (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 16,449 |
| Population density | 2,112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 40 |
| County FIPS | 109 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 35.6093 |
| Longitude | -97.6370 |
| 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 | 30.0% | 44.4% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.1% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
Demographics & statistics
16,449
Population
2,112
People per sq mi
33.7
Median age
$84,224
Median household income
$56,555
Per capita income
$317,200
Median home value
$1,143
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,707
Housing units
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
691
Under 5
757
583
5–9
639
491
10–14
537
236
15–19
258
603
20–24
660
1,404
25–34
1,537
1,056
35–44
1,157
885
45–54
969
346
55–59
380
449
60–64
492
619
65–74
679
380
75–84
416
107
85+
118
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,094 | 24.9% |
| 18 and over | 12,355 | 75.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,319 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 33.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.2%
Black or African American
11.4%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.9%
Other race
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,794 | 63.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,954 | 11.4% |
| Two or more races | 1,778 | 10.4% |
| Asian | 1,421 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 620 | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 316 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 186 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 44.4% | 46.5% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 30.5% | 31.0% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.0% | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| Over $200k | 12.1% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
2.4%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
8.0%
$200k+
15.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.0% |
| $200k+ | 15.0% |
| Median income | $84,224 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
25.8%
$500k–$1M
19.8%
$1M+
6.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $317,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,143 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 6.2% |
| Single-family detached | 58.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 27.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% |
| 3 or more | 12.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.7% |
| Electricity | 45.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,618 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 227 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,137 | 15.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,456 | 33.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,239 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,694 | 22.8% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 25.4% | 27.5% |
| Married | 62.6% | 51.5% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
1.0%
HS graduate
12.5%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
22.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 54.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 151 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,910 | 45.4% |
| High school | 613 | 14.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,414 | 33.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Retail trade
16.4%
Professional & management
14.6%
Public administration
9.1%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Other services
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Construction
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.0% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 5.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 19.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
8.1%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
24.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.6% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.2% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.5% |
| Binge drinking | 13.6% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,110 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.9% |
| 65 and over | 19.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.0% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,001 | 91.2% |
| Spanish | 465 | 3.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 87 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 300 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,260 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 15,114 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 10,229 | 62.2% |
| Foreign born | 146 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,189 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 815 | 68.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,930 | 11.7% |
| Italian | 1,484 | 9% |
| Arab | 899 | 5.5% |
| English | 207 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 116 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.2% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73142
What city is ZIP code 73142 in?
ZIP code 73142 is primarily assigned to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
What county is ZIP code 73142 in?
ZIP code 73142 falls within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 73142?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 73142?
The median home value in ZIP code 73142 is $317,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 73142?
ZIP code 73142 has an estimated population of 16,449 residents, with a density of 2,111 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 73142?
The median household income in ZIP code 73142 is $84,224, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 73142 in?
ZIP code 73142 observes the CST timezone.