ZIP Code · OK

ZIP 73179

Pop. 8,532·Oklahoma County·19th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$1,589/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-15.0%
vs US Median
-$341
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 73179 · $1,589
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,790
Research median
$1,870/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,068/yr
At $1,589/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyOklahoma County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 73179 (Oklahoma City, OK) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,532
Median income
$112,656
Median age
33.9
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
26.7%
25.4%
22%
12.3%
13.6%
Under 1826.7%
18–3425.4%
35–5422%
55–6412.3%
65+13.6%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
55.7%
13.3%
13%
White55.7%
Black11%
Hispanic13.3%
Asian13%
Other7.1%
Education (25+)
25.1%
26.8%
42.3%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college26.8%
Bachelor's+42.3%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 73179 in Oklahoma City, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,833 → $112,656
up 16.3%
Population
5,843 → 8,532
up 46.0%
Renter share
15.9% → 19.1%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.2% → 42.3%
+6.1 pts
Median age
35.3 → 33.9
-1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 73179 in Oklahoma City, OK now reports about $112,656, up from $96,833 in 2021. The population has grown by 46.0% since 2021, moving from about 5,843 residents to roughly 8,532. Renters now make up 19.1% of households, compared with 15.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.3% of adults here, versus 36.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 73179 covers Oklahoma City, OK. The median rent here is $1,589/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($112,656/yr), ZIP 73179 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 73179?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 73179 (Oklahoma City, OK) is $1,589. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 73179 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 73179's median rent of $1,589/mo is $341 (18%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 73179 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 73179 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Oklahoma, ranking #19 out of 100 ZIPs tracked at $1,589/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 73179?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,589/mo in ZIP 73179. The local median household income is $112,656/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 73179?

Rent in ZIP 73179 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 73179 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 73179 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,589/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($112,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 73179 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 73179 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of ZIP 73179 households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 73179 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 73179 compare to the rest of Oklahoma City?

ZIP 73179 is pricier than Oklahoma City as a whole. At $1,589/mo, it's $291 above the Oklahoma City citywide median of $1,298/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 73179 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 73179 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,589/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 73179's median household income ($112,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 73179 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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