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ZIP 74601

Pop. 18,916·Kay County·100th most expensive ZIP in Oklahoma
Median rent (all units)
$807/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$1,158
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 74601 · $807
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$660
1 BR
$740
2 BR
$960
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,380
Research median
$960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$9,684/yr
At $807/mo median
Location
StateOK
CountyKay County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 74601 (Ponca City, OK) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,916
Median income
$52,067
Median age
34.7
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
27.3%
23.1%
23.3%
14.7%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423.1%
35–5423.3%
55–6411.6%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.1%
16.3%
White68.1%
Black3.3%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian0.8%
Other16.3%
Education (25+)
36.9%
36.7%
15%
No HS diploma11.3%
HS diploma36.9%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+15%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 74601 in Ponca City, OK has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,522 → $52,067
up 16.9%
Population
19,424 → 18,916
down 2.6%
Renter share
40.5% → 40.9%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
12.5% → 15%
+2.5 pts
Median age
35.2 → 34.7
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,522 in 2021 to $52,067 more recently. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 19,424 residents to roughly 18,916. College-educated residents now make up 15% of adults here, versus 12.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 74601 covers Ponca City, OK. The median rent here is $807/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($52,067/yr), ZIP 74601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 74601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 74601 (Ponca City, OK) is $807. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 74601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 74601's median rent of $807/mo is $1,158 (59%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 74601 compare to other ZIPs in Oklahoma?

ZIP 74601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Oklahoma, ranking #100 out of 100 ZIPs at $807/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 74601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (~$15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $807/mo in ZIP 74601. The local median household income is $52,067/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 74601?

Rent in ZIP 74601 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 74601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 74601 is considered very affordable for renters. At $807/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($52,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 74601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 74601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 74601 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 74601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 74601 compare to the rest of Ponca City?

ZIP 74601 is more affordable than Ponca City overall. At $807/mo, it's $1 below the Ponca City citywide median of $808/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 74601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 74601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $807/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 74601's median household income ($52,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 74601 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax0.25–4.75%
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