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Oakland, NJ
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. ZIP codes: 07436.
Population
12,768
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,501
ZIP codes
1
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- By population, it ranks 108th among 700 cities and towns in New Jersey.
- The median household income is $162,019, 56% above the New Jersey median of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $591,300 (30% above New Jersey) and median rent is $1,383 a month.
Local data for Oakland, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$162,019
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$591,300
Median rent
$1,383/mo
Homeownership
92.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.8%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (2,996), Irish Americans (2,168), German Americans (1,865).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bergen County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$83,431
437,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,211
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.7B
FY 2026, $6,990 per person
PPP loans
$64.2M
520 loans, 6,322 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oakland, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home21.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
1,028
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,724
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.5%
U.S. 33.3% -7.8 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Oakland
1 in or overlapping Oakland. Population shown
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin LakesBorough | 2 mi | 9.4 |
| Pines LakeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| WanaqueBorough | 2.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Pompton LakesBorough | 3 mi | 2.9 |
| RiverdaleBorough | 4.4 mi | 2 |
| BloomingdaleBorough | 5 mi | 8.8 |
| Ramapo College of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| Pompton PlainsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5.2 |
| North HaledonBorough | 5.4 mi | 3.5 |
| RamseyBorough | 5.4 mi | 5.5 |
| ButlerBorough | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| AllendaleBorough | 5.7 mi | 3.1 |
| Midland ParkBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.6 |
| William Paterson University of New JerseyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| WaldwickBorough | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| PreaknessCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, NJ in?
- Oakland is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
- What ZIP codes are in Oakland, NJ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oakland include 07436.
- What is the population of Oakland, NJ?
- About 12,768 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Franklin Lakes (2 mi), Pines Lake (2.3 mi), Wanaque (2.8 mi), Pompton Lakes (3 mi), Riverdale (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023