ZIP Code 73159: Population, Income, Housing

State: OK

Total population: 31,447 Household income: $54,642 Rent: $1,168

Overview

Total population

31,447

Rent

$1,168

Year built

1974

Household income

$54,642

Per capita income

$28,427

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

44.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Oklahoma

County

Oklahoma County

City

Oklahoma City

Total population

31,447

Adults over 25

20,548

Total households

12,815

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$54,642

Per capita income

$28,427

Poverty rate

17.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

44.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,168

Year built

1974

Households that rent

46.5%

Households that own

53.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

48.6%

Black

9.5%

Asian

4.4%

Two or more races

21.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

32.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

67.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,280 (94.5%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

836 (5.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

36.1%

High school graduate or GED

34.8%

Some college or associate degree

11.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

17.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 73159 with: Oklahoma County, OK Oklahoma, OK Oklahoma City metro area, OK Oklahoma United States

ZIP 73159

Total population31,447

Rent$1,168

Year built1974

Household income$54,642

Per capita income$28,427

Poverty rate17.7%

Unemployment rateN/A

Oklahoma County, OK

Total population806,199

Rent$1,116

Year built1978

Household income$66,679

Per capita income$39,396

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3%

Oklahoma, OK

Total population697,125

Rent$1,130

Year built1982

Household income$68,656

Per capita income$38,370

Poverty rate15.1%

Unemployment rate2.9%

Oklahoma City Metro Area, OK

Total population1,463,267

Rent$1,124

Year built1984

Household income$72,094

Per capita income$39,078

Poverty rate13.9%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Oklahoma State

Total population4,028,634

Rent$1,014

Year built1980

Household income$65,039

Per capita income$35,624

Poverty rate15.3%

Unemployment rate3.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP73159	CountyOklahoma, OK	CityOklahoma, OK	Metro AreaOklahoma City metro area, OK	StateOklahoma	CountryUnited States
Total population	31,447	806,199	697,125	1,463,267	4,028,634	334,922,499
Rent	$1,168	$1,116	$1,130	$1,124	$1,014	$1,413
Year built	1974	1978	1982	1984	1980	1980
Household income	$54,642	$66,679	$68,656	$72,094	$65,039	$80,734
Per capita income	$28,427	$39,396	$38,370	$39,078	$35,624	$44,673
Poverty rate	17.7%	16%	15.1%	13.9%	15.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	2.9%	3.1%	3.3%	4%

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Summary for 73159

Rent & Income

In 73159, the typical monthly rent is $1,168 and the typical household income is $54,642. Rent here is similar to Oklahoma and higher than Oklahoma, and household income is lower than both Oklahoma and Oklahoma. The estimated poverty rate is 17.7%, which is higher than in both Oklahoma and Oklahoma.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 46.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 44.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 17.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

ZIP 73159 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 73159 — Poverty

How ZIP 73159 compares in Oklahoma (28 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,168	16 / 28	from lower rent	$833 – $1,826
Household income	$54,642	23 / 28	from higher income	$45,421 – $126,659
Poverty rate	17.7%	21 / 28	from lower poverty	5.1% – 25.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Oklahoma with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 73159

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 16th out of 28 ZIP Codes in Oklahoma. In Oklahoma as a whole, the range goes from $833 in ZIP 74464 up to $1,826 in ZIP 73012.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 73159 ranks 23rd out of 28 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $45,421 in ZIP 73119 up to $126,659 in ZIP 73012.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 21st out of 28 ZIP Codes. Across Oklahoma, figures vary from 5.1% in ZIP 73012 up to 25.5% in ZIP 73119.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 73159 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,168 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 73159

Annual Household Income: $54,642

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 73159

Estimated Rate: 17.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 73159

In ZIP Code 73159, households that rent: 5,953 (46.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,953	46.5%
Owner-Occupied	6,862	53.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 73159

In ZIP Code 73159, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,675 (44.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,675	44.9%
Other renter households	3,278	55.1%
Total renter households	5,953	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 73159

Less than High School: 7,414 people (36.1%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,158 people (34.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,298 people (11.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 3,678 people (17.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,548

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.