Zip code 73139: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 73139
73139 is an urban zip code in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County), covering 4.4 sq mi of land. About 17,920 people live here, or 4,069 per square mile. The median resident is 35.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $49,655 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $176,400, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $993 a month.
14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 21.9 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 26% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.
How 73139 compares
- Uninsured rate15.3%89thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · OK 12.9%207th of 626 in OK
- Veterans9.1%85thU.S. 6.2% · OK 7.9%182nd of 628 in OK
- Poverty rate19.2%83rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OK 15.3%212th of 623 in OK
- Diversity index65.183rdU.S. 61.4 · OK 5860th of 628 in OK
- Housing vacancy12.2%79thU.S. 10.1% · OK 12%441st of 624 in OK
- Population density4,069/sq mi76thU.S. 95/sq mi · OK 59/sq mi10th of 628 in OK
- 64thU.S. 14.1% · OK 6.4%37th of 628 in OK
- Residents under 1823.6%64thU.S. 22% · OK 24%308th of 628 in OK
- Tech workers3.5%61stU.S. 3.8% · OK 2.5%67th of 627 in OK
- 53rdU.S. 51.1% · OK 46.3%132nd of 603 in OK
- 46thU.S. 17.2% · OK 16.3%425th of 628 in OK
- Broadband access90.5%37thU.S. 91% · OK 88.9%156th of 623 in OK
- 34thU.S. 5.2% · OK 5%353rd of 627 in OK
- 34thU.S. 0.483 · OK 0.467378th of 622 in OK
- 33rdU.S. 9.7% · OK 9.6%326th of 627 in OK
- Government workers11.4%30thU.S. 14.5% · OK 17.7%538th of 627 in OK
- Population17,92028thU.S. 334,922,499 · OK 4,028,63473rd of 628 in OK
- Median age35.122ndU.S. 38.9 · OK 37514th of 628 in OK
- Average commute21.9 min22ndU.S. 26.4 min · OK 22.4 min422nd of 618 in OK
- 21stU.S. $1,413 · OK $1,014120th of 546 in OK
- 18thU.S. 10% · OK 10.6%536th of 627 in OK
- Median home value$176,40016thU.S. $332,700 · OK $199,800167th of 602 in OK
- Homeownership rate46.2%14thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · OK 65.8%596th of 623 in OK
- Median earnings per worker$36,98314thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OK $42,779437th of 625 in OK
- Per capita income$26,75411thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OK $35,624456th of 627 in OK
- Work from home5.8%11thU.S. 15.1% · OK 9.4%379th of 628 in OK
- Median household income$49,6559thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OK $65,039474th of 606 in OK
- 8thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OK 28.3%451st of 628 in OK
| Measure | 73139 | Oklahoma | OK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 15.3% | 13.7% | 12.9% | 8.4% | 207th of 626 | |
| Veterans | 9.1% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 182nd of 628 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 19.2% | 16% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 212th of 623 | |
| Diversity index | 65.1 | 66.1 | 58 | 61.4 | 60th of 628 | |
| Housing vacancy | 12.2% | 9% | 12% | 10.1% | 441st of 624 | |
| Population density | 4,069/sq mi | 1,137/sq mi | 59/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 10th of 628 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 14.7% | 10.8% | 6.4% | 14.1% | 37th of 628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23.6% | 25.3% | 24% | 22% | 308th of 628 | |
| Tech workers | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 67th of 627 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.4% | 49.3% | 46.3% | 51.1% | 132nd of 603 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 16% | 14.5% | 16.3% | 17.2% | 425th of 628 | |
| Broadband access | 90.5% | 91.7% | 88.9% | 91% | 156th of 623 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4% | 4.8% | 5% | 5.2% | 353rd of 627 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.417 | 0.491 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 378th of 622 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.4% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 326th of 627 | |
| Government workers | 11.4% | 16.6% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 538th of 627 | |
| Population | 17,920 | 806,199 | 4,028,634 | 334,922,499 | 73rd of 628 | |
| Median age | 35.1 | 35.2 | 37 | 38.9 | 514th of 628 | |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 21.9 min | 22.4 min | 26.4 min | 422nd of 618 | |
| Median gross rent | $993 | $1,116 | $1,014 | $1,413 | 120th of 546 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.9% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10% | 536th of 627 | |
| Median home value | $176,400 | $222,900 | $199,800 | $332,700 | 167th of 602 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 46.2% | 58.2% | 65.8% | 65.2% | 596th of 623 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,983 | $44,299 | $42,779 | $49,666 | 437th of 625 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $26,754 | $39,396 | $35,624 | $44,673 | 456th of 627 | |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 10.8% | 9.4% | 15.1% | 379th of 628 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $49,655 | $66,679 | $65,039 | $80,734 | 474th of 606 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.3% | 35.9% | 28.3% | 35.7% | 451st of 628 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White46%
- Black8%
- Hispanic36%
- Asian2%
- Native American2%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,736
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 58.8%
- Married couples
- 33.3%
- Living alone
- 36.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 9.1%
- Male / female
- 50% / 50%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,815
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Vacant
- 12.2%
- Median year built
- 1976
- Median rooms
- 4.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 23.9%
- Home value to income
- 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 73139 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $48,719 | $74,888 |
| Service | $18,934 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $34,382 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $37,941 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,375 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 4.2%
- Households with broadband
- 90.5%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 69.4%
- No internet access
- 4.3%
- Without health insurance
- 15.3%
- Limited-English households
- 4.1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Oklahoma City
- State
- Oklahoma
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Center point
- 35.3864° N, 97.5257° W
- Land area
- 4.4 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
73139 spans 2 counties
- Oklahoma County68% of land
- Cleveland County33% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Oklahoma City100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 73139
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73149 | Oklahoma City, OK | 2.1 mi | $53,317 |
| 73159 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 mi | $54,642 |
| 73109 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3.2 mi | $43,133 |
| 73119 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3.4 mi | $45,421 |
| 73129 | Oklahoma City, OK | 3.9 mi | $46,670 |
| 73170 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4.5 mi | $94,688 |
| 73160 | Oklahoma City, OK | 4.5 mi | $79,491 |
| 73108 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5 mi | $37,168 |
| 73135 | Oklahoma City, OK | 5.3 mi | $63,478 |
| 73125 | Oklahoma City, OK · PO box | 5.5 mi | — |
| 73123 | Oklahoma City, OK · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
| 73136 | Oklahoma City, OK · PO box | 5.6 mi | — |
Zip codes like 73139 elsewhere
Questions about 73139
What city is zip code 73139?
73139 is assigned to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 73139 in?
73139 is mostly in Oklahoma County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 73139?
About 17,920 people live in 73139, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 73139 in?
73139 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 73139?
The median household income in 73139 is $49,655.
What zip codes are near 73139?
The closest zip codes to 73139 are 73149, 73159, 73109, 73119, 73129.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 73139, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.