Bethany, OK: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Looking for facts about Bethany? It is a small incorporated city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, with an estimated 19,221 people according to our dataset. It lies at 35.507°N, 97.642°W in Central time. The sections below cover its size, ZIP codes, neighbors and distances.

What are the key facts about Bethany, OK?

What is the population of Bethany, OK?

Bethany has an estimated population of 19,221. That makes it the 29th largest of the 732 places we list in Oklahoma, and the 5th largest of 20 places in Oklahoma County. The typical place in Oklahoma has about 463 residents, so Bethany is roughly 41.5 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Oklahoma with a similar population include El Reno (19,965), Sand Springs (19,905), Tahlequah (19,773), Durant (19,315), McAlester (18,896). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Bethany differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Bethany?

Bethany has about 3,675 people per square mile (1,419 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Oklahoma, it is denser than about 99% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Bethany use?

Bethany uses one ZIP code: 73008. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 7 are assigned to the south-central states (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Bethany in?

Bethany is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Clovis, NM, about 323 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Bethany located in Oklahoma?

Bethany lies in the central part of Oklahoma, at 35.507° north latitude and 97.642° west longitude. The state capital, Oklahoma City, is about 8 miles to the east. The closest listed place in another state is Burkburnett, TX, roughly 112 miles to the southwest, which shows how near Bethany is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Oklahoma City, OK, 8 miles to the east.

Which cities are near Bethany, OK?

The closest listed place to Bethany is Warr Acres, OK, 2.0 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Bethany in?

Bethany is in Oklahoma County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 40109. The county contains 20 places in our data, 9 of which have their own page here and 11 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Oklahoma City (972,943), Edmond (94,054), Midwest City (57,407), Del City (21,712), Choctaw (12,674). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Bethany from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Bethany is closest to Houston, TX at about 416 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 1,334 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Bethany?

Yes. Our data lists 6 other places named Bethany: Bethany, OR (26,501), Bethany, MO (3,062), Bethany, IL (1,239), Bethany, WV (802), Bethany, PA (224), Bethany, IN (89). When you search for Bethany, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Bethany in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.

Planning a move to Bethany?

If you are weighing Bethany, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.