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Stillwater, OK
City in Payne County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74074, 74075, 74077, 74078.
Population
49,269
Land area
29.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,654
ZIP codes
4
Stillwater and its ZIP codes
Stillwater at a glance
- Stillwater is about 28 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 10th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $43,700, 33% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $237,200 (19% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $947 a month.
Local data for Stillwater, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools10
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks22
- Post Offices2
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants179
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Stillwater, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,700
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher
49.9%
Median age
23.9
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,408), Irish Americans (4,793), Mexican Americans (1,608).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Payne County. PPP loans are for Stillwater.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,788
35,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$557M
FY 2026, $6,822 per person
PPP loans
$1.4M
8 loans, 202 jobs reported
How people get to work
Stillwater, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stillwater, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
841
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stillwater, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Stillwater
4 in or overlapping Stillwater. Population shown
Cities near Stillwater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MehanCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| GlencoeTown | 9.8 mi | 1.7 |
| MorrisonTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| IngallsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| PerkinsCity | 11 mi | 2.9 |
| SumnerCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| RipleyTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| MulhallTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| CoyleTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Lone ChimneyTown | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| PerryCity | 17 mi | 6.8 |
| OrlandoTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| TryonTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| LangstonTown | 19 mi | 12 |
| QuayCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| AgraTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stillwater, OK in?
- Stillwater is in Payne County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Stillwater, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Stillwater include 74074, 74075, 74077, 74078.
- What is the population of Stillwater, OK?
- About 49,269 people live in Stillwater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stillwater?
- Nearby places include Mehan (9.8 mi), Glencoe (9.8 mi), Morrison (11 mi), Ingalls (11 mi), Perkins (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023