ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73120

Pop. 35,559·Oklahoma County·59th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,262/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$670
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 73120 · $1,262
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,290/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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Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 73120 usually run 0.8% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in August, about $24 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73120 is 0.1% below its high of $1,263 in August 2026, at $1,262 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73120 changed +2.2% 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 73120 rose 32.7% while median household income rose 21.3% ($53,360 to $64,745). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 73120 is 36.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,745) is $1,619 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,290); a 3-bedroom is $1,740.

Rank in Oklahoma City

14th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 73142, 5 miles away, rents for 10% less ($1,134/mo), about $1,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73120. 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
$15,144/yr
At $1,262/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyOklahoma County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73120 (Oklahoma City, OK) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 48.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,559
Median income
$64,745
Median age
36.5
Renters
48.3%
Age distribution
17.8%
29.6%
21.3%
14%
17.4%
Under 1817.8%
18–3429.6%
35–5421.3%
55–6414%
65+17.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
23.5%
White58.2%
Black23.5%
Hispanic7%
Asian2%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
17.9%
29.3%
48.1%
No HS diploma4.7%
HS diploma17.9%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+48.1%
Housing tenure
51.7%
48.3%
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73120 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,007 → $1,262
up 25.3%
Income
$54,436 → $64,745
up 18.9%
Population
35,083 → 35,559
up 1.4%
Renter share
47.3% → 48.3%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48% → 48.1%
+0.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 73120 in Oklahoma City, OK has increased by $255 per month, settling near $1,262 after starting the period at $1,007. Census figures show median household income at $64,745 today, compared with $54,436 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,083 to 35,559 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73120 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,262/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($64,745/yr), ZIP 73120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,262/mo in ZIP 73120. The local median household income is $64,745/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73120?

Rent in ZIP 73120 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,263 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 73120?

Asking rents in ZIP 73120 are usually lowest in January, about 0.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $24 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 73120?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73120 rose 32.7% while median household income rose 21.3%, from $53,360 to $64,745. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 73120 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73120 is in the middle among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #59 of 99 at $1,262/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73120 changed +2.2%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 73120 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

At $1,262/mo, ZIP 73120 is $23 below the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,285/mo. It is the 14th cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,262/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 73120's median household income ($64,745/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73120 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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