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Oakdale, CA
City in Stanislaus County, California.
Population
23,194
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,726
ZIP codes
0
Oakdale and its ZIP codes
Oakdale at a glance
- Oakdale is about 15 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $83,091, 16% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,900 (38% below California) and median rent is $1,559 a month.
Local data for Oakdale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakdale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,091
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$457,900
Median rent
$1,559/mo
Homeownership
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
35.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,734), German Americans (2,417), Irish Americans (2,256).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanislaus County. PPP loans are for Oakdale.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,812
199,343 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $4,889 per person
How people get to work
Oakdale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakdale, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
73
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
718
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
12.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakdale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Oakdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East OakdaleCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| RiverbankCity | 5.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Valley HomeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| EscalonCity | 7.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Orange BlossomCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Del RioCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1.2 |
| ModestoCity | 9.7 mi | 43.4 |
| WaterfordCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| AirportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HughsonCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Knights FerryCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HickmanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| BystromCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CeresCity | 12 mi | 9.5 |
| ParklawnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakdale, CA in?
- Oakdale is in Stanislaus County, California.
- What is the population of Oakdale, CA?
- About 23,194 people live in Oakdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakdale?
- Nearby places include East Oakdale (4.3 mi), Riverbank (5.5 mi), Valley Home (5.8 mi), Escalon (7.4 mi), Orange Blossom (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023