73179 ZIP Code — Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

ZIP code 73179 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. It covers approximately 11.80 square miles and serves a population of 6,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 405.

About ZIP code 73179

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $202,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,668. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 73179 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and high homeownership.

6,484

population

11.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

73179 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 73179

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 73179. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Oklahoma City	Acceptable
Oklahoma City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

73169 Oklahoma City (2.2 mi) 73128 Oklahoma City (2.3 mi) 73119 Oklahoma City (4.2 mi) 73159 Oklahoma City (4.5 mi) 73127 Oklahoma City (4.7 mi) 73108 Oklahoma City (5 mi) 73173 Oklahoma City (5.9 mi) 73107 Oklahoma City (6 mi) 73064 Mustang (6.5 mi) 73109 Oklahoma City (6.8 mi) 73008 Bethany (7 mi) 73139 Oklahoma City (7.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,484
Population density	549 / sq mi
State FIPS	40
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	11.80 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.4169
Longitude	-97.6451
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	19.4%	44.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	30.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	18.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	6.3%	4.5%

Demographics & statistics

6,484

Population

549

People per sq mi

35.7

Median age

$99,668

Median household income

$45,635

Per capita income

$202,900

Median home value

$1,541

Median monthly rent

84.9%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

2,288

Housing units

35.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

283

Under 5

243

287

5–9

247

221

10–14

190

154

15–19

132

146

20–24

125

607

25–34

521

368

35–44

317

356

45–54

305

283

55–59

244

260

60–64

224

291

65–74

250

203

75–84

175

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,648	25.4%
18 and over	4,836	74.6%
65 and over	971	15.0%
Median age	35.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.5%

Asian 10%

Two or more races 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

Black or African American 6.7%

Other race 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,217	59.5%
Asian	707	10%
Two or more races	695	9.8%
Hispanic or Latino	598	8.4%
Black or African American	477	6.7%
Other race	265	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	107	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	16	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.4%	44.4%	46.5%
$50k – $100k	41.0%	30.5%	31.0%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	18.7%	18.1%
Over $200k	10.6%	6.3%	4.5%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 24.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k+ 14.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	24.1%
$150k–$200k	11.1%
$200k+	14.6%
Median income	$99,668

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k–$300k 28.3%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$202,900
Median rent / month	$1,541
Owner occupied	84.9%
Renter occupied	15.1%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.0%
2010–2019	43.4%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	0.1%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	9.0%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	31.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.9%
Electricity	13.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,575	60.8%
Cohabiting couple	118	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	441	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	455	17.6%
Households with children under 18	828	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	822	31.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.1%	15.7%
Married	64.8%	64.4%
Separated	0.9%	1.0%
Widowed	1.9%	11.5%
Divorced	9.3%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 17.7%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.4%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	35.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	95	5.9%
Kindergarten	158	9.7%
Elementary school	616	38.0%
High school	424	26.1%
College / grad school	329	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 13.6%

Professional & management 12.9%

Public administration 12.8%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 5.2%

Other services 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.4%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.6%
Government	27.5%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.4%
Carpool	16.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 8.9%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	27.8%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.4%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	9.5%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.9%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.1%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	668	14.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.7%
Public insurance	30.5%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,958	91.9%
Spanish	738	12.4%
Other Indo-European	122	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	155	2.6%
Other languages	461	7.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,587	86.2%
Born in same state	5,351	82.5%
Born in different state	3,450	53.2%
Foreign born	236	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	897	13.8%
Not a US citizen	660	73.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	626	9.7%
Italian	312	4.8%
Arab	232	3.6%
Polish	83	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	34	0.5%
Norwegian	19	0.3%
Dutch	16	0.2%
Irish	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	96.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 73179

What city is ZIP code 73179 in?

ZIP code 73179 is primarily assigned to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

What county is ZIP code 73179 in?

ZIP code 73179 falls within Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Is ZIP code 73179 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 73179 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 73179 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 73179 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 73179?

ZIP code 73179 has an estimated population of 6,484 residents, with a density of 550 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 73179?

The median household income in ZIP code 73179 is $99,668, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 73179 in?

ZIP code 73179 observes the CST timezone.