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Ada, OK
City in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74820.
Population
16,575
Land area
19.4sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
1
Ada and its ZIP codes
Ada at a glance
- Ada is about 15 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $53,507, 18% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 (15% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $894 a month.
Local data for Ada, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools7
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks10
- Post Offices1
- Parks7
- Grocery Stores6
- Restaurants83
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Ada, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,507
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$169,300
Median rent
$894/mo
Homeownership
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
13.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,037), German Americans (1,215), Mexican Americans (913).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pontotoc County. PPP loans are for Ada.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,484
20,613 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,182
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$315M
FY 2026, $8,268 per person
PPP loans
$62.1M
1,274 loans, 8,412 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ada, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ada, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ada, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ada
1 in or overlapping Ada. Population shown
Cities near Ada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LattaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.5 |
| FittstownCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| StonewallTown | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| FitzhughTown | 8.6 mi | 7.5 |
| PickettCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3.2 |
| ByngTown | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| FrancisTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| RoffTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| TupeloCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PontotocCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| SasakwaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AllenTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| HickoryTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| KonawaCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| CentrahomaCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ada, OK in?
- Ada is in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Ada, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ada include 74820.
- What is the population of Ada, OK?
- About 16,575 people live in Ada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ada?
- Nearby places include Latta (4.6 mi), Fittstown (7.9 mi), Stonewall (8.1 mi), Fitzhugh (8.6 mi), Pickett (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023