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Oakland, IA
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Population
1,408
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
786
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 14 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $81,354 a year, 8% more than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,200 (23% below Iowa) and median rent is $878 a month.
Local data for Oakland, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,354
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$878/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (417), Irish Americans (212), Cuban Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawattamie County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,962
41,804 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$635M
FY 2026, $6,775 per person
How people get to work
Oakland, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.2%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
557
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HancockCity | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| CarsonCity | 5.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MacedoniaCity | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| AvocaCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| HendersonCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| BentleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| TreynorCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MindenCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ShelbyCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| GriswoldCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WalnutCity | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| NeolaCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| McClellandCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| UnderwoodCity | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| LewisCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ElliottCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, IA in?
- Oakland is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Oakland, IA?
- About 1,408 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Hancock (5.5 mi), Carson (5.9 mi), Macedonia (8.9 mi), Avoca (12 mi), Henderson (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023