| ZIP Code | 74601 |
|---|---|
| City | Ponca City |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| County | Kay County |
| Area Code | 580 |
| Elevation | 1,018 ft |
| Latitude | 36.702158 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -97.148862 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 40071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 18.1% ▲ 81% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.8% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,813 (34.2%) |
| Some College | 2,258 (20.3%) |
| Associates | 1,890 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,327 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,768 (15.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,810 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $94,700 ▼ 66% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $860/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,924 |
| Vacant Units | 1,865 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,924 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,865 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 74601 is located in Ponca City, Oklahoma, within Kay County. With a population of 19,011, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 74601 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,810 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 74601 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $94,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $860 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.2%) and renters (40.8%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 74601 is majority White (63.70%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.1%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 74601 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 74601 in Ponca City, OK is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 19,011 residents, a median household income of $48,810, and a median home value of $94,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Oklahoma.