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Ponca City, Oklahoma · ZIP 74601

Ponca City — ZIP 74601

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Ponca City (74601) scores 47/100 — Below Average for Ponca City. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $93K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share23%
Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby9

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100
Typical home value$93K
Median rent$807/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$93K

Median Rent

$807/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

866

Violent Crime

170

Property Crime

696

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Kay County, Oklahoma (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
ROOSEVELT ESKG–05252
32%
27%
UNION ESKG–05272
27%
37%
LIBERTY ESKG–05241
27%
17%
PONCA CITY HS09–121,498
23%
43%
PONCA CITY WEST MS06–07607
22%
20%
LINCOLN ESKG–05316
12%
12%
PONCA CITY EAST MS08–08320
8%
18%
GARFIELD ESKG–05220
8%
12%
WASHINGTON PRE KG CENTERPK–PK215Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

19,011

Median Income

$52K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 74601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 74601 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 74601 is approximately $93K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 74601 in Ponca City has an overall NeighborScore of 47/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.