County

Kay County, OK

9 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Oklahoma

👥46,600Population
💰$60,770Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$120,898Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.1%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.9%Asian: 0.5%Other: 9%Race
White72.1%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.9%
Asian0.5%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma214 (0.7%)
HS Graduate9,605 (33.2%)
Some College5,101 (17.6%)
Associates4,579 (15.8%)
Bachelors3,798 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree5,644 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad33.2%
Some College17.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.7%Renter: 31.3%Tenure
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,770 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$120,897 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$814/mo
Total Housing Units22,129
Vacant Units4,382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Kay County, OK

Kay County is located in Oklahoma and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 46,600 residents. With a median age of 38.88, it is a middle-aged county.

Kay County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,769 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Kay County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $120,897 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 68.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kay County are primarily White (72.1%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Kay County, OK is a solidly middle-class area in Oklahoma. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Kay County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
74631 Blackwell 6,795 $50,969 $77,100 $868 6.3% 24.6%
74632 Braman 469 $87,500 0.0% 30.6%
74641 Kaw City 599 $61,328 $131,800 $833 0.0% 21.4%
74646 Nardin 263 $87,813 21.2% 10.3%
74647 Newkirk 3,405 $59,000 $109,800 $675 3.7% 28.6%
74601 Ponca City 19,011 $48,810 $94,700 $860 7.3% 27.8%
74604 Ponca City 12,369 $84,156 $198,100 $770 4.2% 43.8%
74653 Tonkawa 3,689 $58,259 $86,200 $753 5.8% 38.2%