ZIP Code 74601
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Ponca City · Kay County · Oklahoma
- Population
- 20,257
- Median income
- $52,067
- Median home value
- $99,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.0%
- Land area
- 446.2 sq mi
45/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.7
Chicago
ZIP code 74601 in Ponca City, Oklahoma has a population of 20,257. The median household income is $52,067, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $99,700, 64% below the US average. 15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 74601 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 446.2 square miles in Ponca City, Kay County, Oklahoma. The area is home to 20,257 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 74601 against Oklahoma and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 74601 sits at $52,067 (17% below the Oklahoma average), while per-capita income is $25,591. The poverty rate stands at 18.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $99,700 (36% below the state average) with median rent at $864 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 74601 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kay County, so you can benchmark 74601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 74601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 74601.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 74601, Ponca City, OK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
20,257
Population
446.2
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 74601?
34.7
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
3.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,067
Median Household Income
-17% vs state
$25,591
Per Capita Income
18.3%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
15.8 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,792
Total Housing Units
7,006
Occupied Units
1,786
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$99,700
Median Home Value
-36% vs state
$864
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 74601 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 167 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 187 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 205 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 202 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 581 business establishments in ZIP 74601, employing approximately 8,360 people with a combined annual payroll of $340,167,000.
581
Businesses
8,360
Employees
$340.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 112 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 41 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 2.8% |
| Information | 13 | 2.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 74601 vs 74644 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 74644 | Marland, OK | 478 | 10.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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