ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73170

Pop. 41,458·Cleveland County·20th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,527/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$405
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 73170 · $1,527
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,210
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,640/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

December. Asking rents in ZIP 73170 usually run 0.5% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in August, about $21 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 73170 is 0.1% below its high of $1,528 in December 2025, at $1,527 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Oklahoma

Rent in ZIP 73170 changed +2.0% 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 73170 rose 28.6% while median household income rose 12.9% ($83,903 to $94,688). Rent outpaced income.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,688) is $2,367 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,210); a 4-bedroom is $2,450.

Rank in Oklahoma City

23rd cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 73139, 4 miles away, rents for 37% less ($967/mo), about $6,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 73170. 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
$18,324/yr
At $1,527/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyCleveland County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73170 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,458
Median income
$94,688
Median age
40.4
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
21.6%
20.7%
27%
19.7%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420.7%
35–5427%
55–6411%
65+19.7%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
62.8%
12.7%
White62.8%
Black3.9%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian11.3%
Other9.3%
Education (25+)
23.8%
32.7%
37.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73170 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,208 → $1,527
up 26.4%
Income
$82,287 → $94,688
up 15.1%
Population
41,241 → 41,458
up 0.5%
Renter share
19% → 18.2%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 37.9%
+2.2 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.4
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 73170 in Oklahoma City, OK has shifted from $1,208 to $1,527, up 26.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $82,287 to $94,688 across the same window, up 15.1% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.7% to 37.9% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 73170 in Oklahoma City, OK look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 73170 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,527/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($94,688/yr), ZIP 73170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73170?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,527/mo in ZIP 73170. The local median household income is $94,688/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73170?

Rent in ZIP 73170 has risen 2.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,528 in December 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 73170?

Asking rents in ZIP 73170 are usually lowest in December, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $21 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 73170?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 73170 rose 28.6% while median household income rose 12.9%, from $83,903 to $94,688. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 73170 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73170 is one of the pricier among Oklahoma ZIP codes for rent, ranking #20 of 99 at $1,527/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 73170 changed +2.0%, against a typical +3.6% across the 87 Oklahoma ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 73170 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

At $1,527/mo, ZIP 73170 is $242 above the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,285/mo. It is the 23rd cheapest of 27 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,527/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 73170's median household income ($94,688/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73170 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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