ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73106

Pop. 12,140·Oklahoma County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,234/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$698
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 73106 · $1,234
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$890
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,590
4 BR+
$1,760
Research median
$1,180/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 73106 usually run 1.2% below trend in March and 0.9% above it in September, about $26 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73106 is 0.9% below its high of $1,245 in June 2026, at $1,234 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73106 changed +1.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73106 rose 31.3% while median household income rose 52.3% ($39,527 to $60,205). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 73106 is 32.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,205) is $1,505 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,180); a 3-bedroom is $1,590.

Rank in Oklahoma City

11th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 73109, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,014/mo), about $2,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73106. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$14,808/yr
At $1,234/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyOklahoma County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.1% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73106 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 41.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,140
Median income
$60,205
Median age
31.1
Renters
64.6%
Age distribution
15.6%
43.2%
26.1%
Under 1815.6%
18–3443.2%
35–5426.1%
55–647.7%
65+7.5%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
55.9%
25.1%
White55.9%
Black7.2%
Hispanic25.1%
Asian7.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
14.5%
17.4%
26.6%
41.6%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college26.6%
Bachelor's+41.6%
Housing tenure
35.4%
64.6%
Owner35.4%
Renter64.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73106 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$955 → $1,234
up 29.2%
Income
$44,093 → $60,205
up 36.5%
Population
12,531 → 12,140
down 3.1%
Renter share
63.5% → 64.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 41.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
29 → 31.1
+2.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 73106 in Oklahoma City, OK paid around $955 a month. That figure now sits near $1,234, up 29.2% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 73106 in Oklahoma City, OK now reports about $60,205, up from $44,093 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 73106 in Oklahoma City, OK losing about 391 residents over the five-year window, down 3.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.9% to 41.6% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 73106 in Oklahoma City, OK reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73106 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,234/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($60,205/yr), ZIP 73106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73106?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,234/mo in ZIP 73106. The local median household income is $60,205/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73106?

Rent in ZIP 73106 has risen 1.1% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.9% below its high of $1,245 in June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 73106?

Asking rents in ZIP 73106 are usually lowest in March, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $26 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 73106?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73106 rose 31.3% while median household income rose 52.3%, from $39,527 to $60,205. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 73106 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73106 is in the middle among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #63 of 99 at $1,234/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73106 changed +1.1%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 73106 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

At $1,234/mo, ZIP 73106 is $51 below the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,285/mo. It is the 11th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,234/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 73106's median household income ($60,205/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73106 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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