City

Ponca City, OK

3 ZIP codes  ·  Kay County  ·  Oklahoma

👥31,380Population
💰$62,742Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$135,457Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.4%Hispanic: 8.4%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 9.7%Race
White70.4%
Hispanic8.4%
Black2.6%
Asian0.6%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma119 (0.6%)
HS Graduate6,032 (30.8%)
Some College3,411 (17.4%)
Associates3,213 (16.4%)
Bachelors2,569 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree4,212 (21.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 17.4%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College17.4%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,742 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$135,457 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units14,500
Vacant Units2,584

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

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

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Ponca City, OK

Ponca City is a city in Oklahoma, located in Kay County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,380 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.96 years.

Economically, Ponca City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,742 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ponca City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,457, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ponca City is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.42%).

Ponca City, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ponca City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74601 19,011 $48,810 $94,700 $860 7.3% 27.8% 59.2%
74604 12,369 $84,156 $198,100 $770 4.2% 43.8% 79.4%