Explore Del City, Oklahoma, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Del City |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Oklahoma County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 35.442006 |
| Longitude | -97.44087 |
| Population | 21,822 |
| Density | 1120.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 73115 |
| Area Code | 405 |
| County Seat | Oklahoma City |
| School District | Midwest City-Del City Schools |
Del City holds a singular presence upon the flat, expansive plains that define this central expanse of Oklahoma. It lies 2.5 miles west-southwest of Midwest City, OK (from Midwest City, OK: bearing 258°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east-southeast of Oklahoma City. The landscape is defined by the steady, unadorned course of Cherry Creek as it winds through the terrain, cutting a path through the earth that feels both ancient and persistent. To the west, the horizon remains wide and unobstructed, allowing the light of the setting sun to wash the red dirt in shades of amber and bruised plum. Residents often find that the air here carries a weight of history, a quiet reminder of the vast, open prairie that once stretched uninterrupted in every direction. While Mount Williams stands fifteen miles away as a distant silhouette, the immediate surroundings of Del City focus on the humble, essential beauty of the tall grasses and the shifting wind.
Development in Del City found its footing as the region transitioned from agricultural roots into an economy shaped by the nearby presence of Tinker Air Force Base. This industrial heartbeat has long provided a stable rhythm for the residents, drawing a workforce that appreciates the steady, industrious nature of the local economy. Families here have built their lives around the cycles of the base, creating a culture that values service and a grounded, pragmatic approach to daily living. The influence of the oil industry remains a quiet, subterranean force, reminding those who live here of the resources that helped shape the state’s early growth. Commerce in Del City moves with a deliberate, reliable pace, prioritizing the needs of its people over the frantic energy of larger urban centers.
Community life centers around the gathering spaces that anchor the neighborhood, such as Lions Park, which serves as a vital patch of green where the town slows its collective breath. Del City maintains a character forged by mid-century aspirations and a persistent, hardworking spirit that resists the erosion of time. Local events often manifest as simple, neighborly get-togethers, where the focus remains on the social fabric of the people rather than grand spectacles. Notable individuals like the musician Toby Keith have roots that trace back to this area, carrying the influence of these plains into the wider world. Whether it is the quiet reflection possible near Oknoname 5 Reservoir or the bustling activity of a school morning, Del City remains a place where the ordinary is held in high regard.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Del City, Oklahoma. Coordinates: 35.442006, -97.44087. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Del City includes the ZIP code (73115), telephone area code (405), county seat of Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City), and school district assignment (Midwest City-Del City Schools).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |