| ZIP Code | 73162 |
|---|---|
| City | Oklahoma City |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Oklahoma County |
| Area Code | 405/572 |
| Elevation | 1,155 ft |
| Latitude | 35.582011 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.640928 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.42 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.5% ▲ 41% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 262 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,068 (20.1%) |
| Some College | 1,676 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 3,197 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,500 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,504 (47%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,984 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,800 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,454 |
| Vacant Units | 813 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,454 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 813 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.42 |
ZIP code 73162 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. With a population of 28,610, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.9 years. Economically, 73162 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,984 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73162 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,147 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 73162 is majority White (61.82%). Residents are well-educated — 54.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73162 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 73162 in Oklahoma City, OK is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 28,610 residents, a median household income of $89,984, and a median home value of $234,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.