ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73109

Part of Oklahoma City, OK

Pop. 21,378·Oklahoma County·91st most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma

Median rent (all units)

$1,014/mo

Year-over-Year

+11.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$918

Reported rents

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ZIP 73109 · $1,014

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$750

1 BR

$810

2 BR

$990

3 BR

$1,330

4 BR+

$1,480

Research median

$990/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73109 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73109 changed +11.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($43,133) is $1,078 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($990); a 3-bedroom is $1,330.

Rank in Oklahoma City

2nd cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73109. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,168/yr

At $1,014/mo median

Location

CityOklahoma City

StateOK

CountyOklahoma County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73109 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,378

Median income

$43,133

Median age

32.1

Renters

56.5%

Age distribution

32.2%

21.8%

23.4%

12.2%

Under 1832.2%

18–3421.8%

35–5423.4%

55–6412.2%

65+10.4%

Gender

50.5%

49.5%

Male50.5%

Female49.5%

Race & ethnicity

38.1%

65.5%

White38.1%

Black8.4%

Hispanic65.5%

Asian0.6%

Education (25+)

37.8%

33.7%

21.1%

No HS diploma37.8%

HS diploma33.7%

Some college21.1%

Bachelor's+7.4%

Housing tenure

43.5%

56.5%

Owner43.5%

Renter56.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73109 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Income

$34,372 → $43,133

up 25.5%

Population

20,652 → 21,378

up 3.5%

Renter share

51.3% → 56.5%

+5.2 pts

Bachelor's+

5.7% → 7.4%

+1.7 pts

Median age

31.6 → 32.1

+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 73109 in Oklahoma City, OK now reports about $43,133, up from $34,372 in 2021. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 20,652 residents to roughly 21,378. Renters now make up 56.5% of households, compared with 51.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73109 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,014/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($43,133/yr), ZIP 73109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,014/mo in ZIP 73109. The local median household income is $43,133/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73109?

Rent in ZIP 73109 has risen 11.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

How does ZIP 73109 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73109 is one of the more affordable among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #91 of 99 at $1,014/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73109 changed +11.1%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.