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Oakdale, NY
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York. ZIP codes: 11769.
Population
7,115
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,240
ZIP codes
1
Oakdale and its ZIP codes
Oakdale at a glance
- Oakdale is about 5.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $118,958 a year, 38% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $613,000 (45% above New York) and median rent is $2,239 a month.
Local data for Oakdale, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakdale, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$118,958
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$613,000
Median rent
$2,239/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
46.9%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,869), Irish Americans (1,239), German Americans (1,047).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk County. PPP loans are for Oakdale.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,119
689,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$92,113
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.1B
FY 2026, $7,299 per person
PPP loans
$19.3M
262 loans, 3,384 jobs reported
How people get to work
Oakdale, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakdale, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,830
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26,160
5.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 26°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakdale, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.4%
U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Oakdale
1 in or overlapping Oakdale. Population shown
Cities near Oakdale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great RiverCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 4.2 |
| West SayvilleCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.9 |
| North Great RiverCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| BohemiaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 8.6 |
| SayvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.3 |
| East IslipCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4 |
| Islip TerraceCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Central IslipCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 7.2 |
| IslipCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| BayportCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.7 |
| RonkonkomaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.1 |
| IslandiaVillage | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| HolbrookCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.9 |
| Blue PointCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Bay ShoreCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.7 |
| PatchogueVillage | 6.3 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakdale, NY in?
- Oakdale is in Suffolk County, New York.
- What ZIP codes are in Oakdale, NY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oakdale include 11769.
- What is the population of Oakdale, NY?
- About 7,115 people live in Oakdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakdale?
- Nearby places include Great River (1.5 mi), West Sayville (1.7 mi), North Great River (2.2 mi), Bohemia (2.2 mi), Sayville (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023