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Oakdale, MN

City in Washington County, Minnesota. ZIP codes: 55128.

Population

28,585

Land area

11sq mi

People per sq mi

2,608

ZIP codes

1

Oakdale and its ZIP codes

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Oakdale at a glance

  • Oakdale is about 36 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 34th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
  • The median household income is $93,772, 5% above the Minnesota median of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,100 (3% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,481 a month.

Local data for Oakdale, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oakdale, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$93,772

Poverty rate

5.7%

Median home value

$318,100

Median rent

$1,481/mo

Homeownership

77.5%

Bachelor's or higher

35.6%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

23.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,070), Hmong Americans (2,959), Irish Americans (2,813).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Oakdale.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,636

96,635 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$86,217

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $6,106 per person

PPP loans

$93.3M

762 loans, 10,216 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Oakdale, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.6%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit0.8%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home19.5%

Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oakdale, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

533

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

247

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 8°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oakdale, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.2%

U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

13.4%

U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.3%

U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts

ZIP codes in Oakdale

1 in or overlapping Oakdale. Population shown

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Cities near Oakdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
North St. PaulCity2.3 mi2.9
MaplewoodCity2.3 mi17
LandfallCity2.9 mi0.1
Lake ElmoCity3 mi22.1
Pine SpringsCity3.4 mi0.8
WillernieCity4.3 mi0.1
Birchwood VillageCity4.8 mi0.3
MahtomediCity5 mi3.5
White Bear LakeCity5.8 mi8
Gem LakeCity6 mi1
WoodburyCity6.2 mi34.9
Little CanadaCity6.4 mi3.9
GrantCity6.9 mi25.1
Vadnais HeightsCity7.1 mi7
DellwoodCity7.4 mi2.7
St. PaulCity7.7 mi52

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oakdale, MN in?
Oakdale is in Washington County, Minnesota.
What ZIP codes are in Oakdale, MN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oakdale include 55128.
What is the population of Oakdale, MN?
About 28,585 people live in Oakdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oakdale?
Nearby places include North St. Paul (2.3 mi), Maplewood (2.3 mi), Landfall (2.9 mi), Lake Elmo (3 mi), Pine Springs (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023