ZIP Code 74601, Oklahoma
ZIP Code 74601 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 74601 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Kay County / Noble County, Oklahoma. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 18,916. The land area covers 160.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,916 | ±596 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,006 | ±290 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,792 | ±248 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,006 | ±290 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,786 | ±182 |
| Median Home Value | $99,700 | ±$12,889 |
| Median Gross Rent | $864 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,067 | ±$4,280 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,591 | ±$1,877 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,405 | ±511 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.8% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,184 | ±419 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81.2% | ±2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 43,437 (2024)
ID: 173335
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 450, NEWKIRK OK 74647-0450
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Blackwell, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Blackwell, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Blackwell, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Ponca City, OK | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Newkirk, OK |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 8 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pioneer Technology Center
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College Vocational | 3.5 mi away | 2101 N Ash, Ponca City, OK, 74601 |
5807628336
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PONCA CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | 515 EAST GRAND, PONCA CITY, OK, 74601 |
(580) 767-0345
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Ponca City Beauty College
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 3010 North 14th Street, Ponca City, OK, 74601 |
5807621470
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TONKAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.0 mi away | 216 N SEVENTH, TONKAWA, OK, 74653 |
(580) 628-3366
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Northern Oklahoma College
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College | 8.3 mi away | 1220 E Grand Ave, Tonkawa, OK, 74653 |
5806286200
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BLACKWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 123 WEST PADON, BLACKWELL, OK, 74631 |
(580) 363-1809
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NEWKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 116 N MAPLE AVE, NEWKIRK, OK, 74647 |
(580) 362-3934
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KAW CITY - J.A. WALKER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 16.6 mi away | 900 MORGAN SQUARE, KAW CITY, OK, 74641 |
(580) 269-1317
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PONCA CITY MUNI AP, OK US, located 3.5 miles from ZCTA5 74601. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47.2° | 24.6° | 35.9° | 1.02" | — |
| February | 52.0° | 28.2° | 40.1° | 1.10" | — |
| March | 61.7° | 37.3° | 49.5° | 2.17" | — |
| April | 70.6° | 46.4° | 58.5° | 3.78" | — |
| May | 79.0° | 57.2° | 68.1° | 5.10" | — |
| June | 88.3° | 67.0° | 77.6° | 4.70" | — |
| July | 93.3° | 71.4° | 82.4° | 3.70" | — |
| August | 92.1° | 69.7° | 80.9° | 3.28" | — |
| September | 84.3° | 61.1° | 72.7° | 2.74" | — |
| October | 72.5° | 48.4° | 60.5° | 3.06" | — |
| November | 59.8° | 36.4° | 48.1° | 1.65" | — |
| December | 48.9° | 27.4° | 38.1° | 1.27" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City city | City | 4.6 mi | — |
| White Eagle CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| McCord CDP | CDP | 6.6 mi | — |
| Tonkawa Tribal Housing CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Kildare town | Town | 9.2 mi | — |
| Tonkawa city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 74601. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.