| ZIP Code | 73179 |
|---|---|
| City | Oklahoma City |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Oklahoma County |
| Area Code | 405/572 |
| Elevation | 1,258 ft |
| Latitude | 35.425259 |
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| Longitude | -97.649483 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40109 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.52 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 128 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,343 (28%) |
| Some College | 380 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 542 (11.3%) |
| Bachelors | 481 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,920 (40.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,713 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $235,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,699/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,038 |
| Vacant Units | 63 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,038 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 63 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.52 |
ZIP code 73179 is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, within Oklahoma County. With a population of 7,502, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 73179 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,713 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 73179 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,699 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 13% since 2019.
The population of 73179 is majority White (55.25%). Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.7%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 73179 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 73179 in Oklahoma City, OK is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,502 residents, a median household income of $103,713, and a median home value of $235,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.