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Oakland, TN
Town in Fayette County, Tennessee. ZIP codes: 38060.
Population
9,979
Land area
10.5sq mi
People per sq mi
953
ZIP codes
1
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 5.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 68th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $97,798 a year, 41% more than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,100 (11% above Tennessee) and median rent is $1,992 a month.
Local data for Oakland, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,798
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$319,100
Median rent
$1,992/mo
Homeownership
87.0%
Bachelor's or higher
33.2%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,070), German Americans (722), Italian Americans (587).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,836
8,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,543
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$357M
FY 2026, $8,501 per person
How people get to work
Oakland, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 29°F
57.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Oakland
1 in or overlapping Oakland. Population shown
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonTown | 5.5 mi | 23.8 |
| GallawayCity | 7.1 mi | 5.8 |
| LakelandCity | 8.4 mi | 23.5 |
| BradenTown | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| SomervilleTown | 11 mi | 13.6 |
| PipertonCity | 12 mi | 27.2 |
| WillistonCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| BartlettCity | 13 mi | 32.3 |
| ColliervilleTown | 13 mi | 36.7 |
| MasonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| RossvilleTown | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| GermantownCity | 15 mi | 20 |
| MoscowCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| AtokaTown | 18 mi | 12.1 |
| Mount Pleasant, MSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| StantonTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, TN in?
- Oakland is in Fayette County, Tennessee.
- What ZIP codes are in Oakland, TN?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oakland include 38060.
- What is the population of Oakland, TN?
- About 9,979 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Arlington (5.5 mi), Gallaway (7.1 mi), Lakeland (8.4 mi), Braden (10 mi), Somerville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023