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ZIP 73159

Pop. 31,447·Oklahoma County·37th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$567
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ZIP 73159 · $1,398
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$950
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,260
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,260/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,776/yr
At $1,398/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyOklahoma County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73159 (Oklahoma City, OK) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,447
Median income
$54,642
Median age
34
Renters
46.5%
Age distribution
25.4%
25.6%
23.9%
13.6%
Under 1825.4%
18–3425.6%
35–5423.9%
55–6411.4%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
32.7%
White48.6%
Black9.5%
Hispanic32.7%
Asian4.4%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
16.9%
34.8%
30.4%
17.9%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma34.8%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
53.5%
46.5%
Owner53.5%
Renter46.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73159 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,031 → $1,398
up 35.6%
Income
$52,178 → $54,642
up 4.7%
Population
32,300 → 31,447
down 2.6%
Renter share
40.9% → 46.5%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 17.9%
+0.8 pts
Median age
35.4 → 34
-1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 73159 in Oklahoma City, OK has increased from $1,031 to $1,398, a 35.6% change over five years. Median household income rose from $52,178 to $54,642 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 32,300 residents to roughly 31,447. Renters now make up 46.5% of households, compared with 40.9% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 73159 in Oklahoma City, OK reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 73159 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,398/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($54,642/yr), ZIP 73159 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 73159?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 73159 (Oklahoma City, OK) is $1,398. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 73159 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 73159's median rent of $1,398/mo is $567 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 73159 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73159 falls in the middle range for Oklahoma, ranking #37 out of 100 ZIPs at $1,398/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73159?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,398/mo in ZIP 73159. The local median household income is $54,642/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73159?

Rent in ZIP 73159 has increased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 73159 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 73159 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,398/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($54,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 73159 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 73159 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.5% of ZIP 73159 households are renters, while 53.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 73159 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 73159 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

ZIP 73159 is pricier than Oklahoma City as a whole. At $1,398/mo, it's $100 above the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,298/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 73159 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 73159 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,398/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 73159's median household income ($54,642/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73159 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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