City

Oakland, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Pottawattamie County  ·  Iowa

👥1,902Population
💰$71,442Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$160,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓34.1%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊0.8%Unemployment▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 10%Black: 0.1%Other: 3.4%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic10.0%
Black0.1%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads34.1% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment0.8% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate433 (35.7%)
Some College133 (11%)
Associates233 (19.2%)
Bachelors152 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree261 (21.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.7%Some College: 11%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 21.5%Edu
HS Grad35.7%
Some College11.0%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate21.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,442 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$160,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units893
Vacant Units145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
10%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
65%
About Oakland, IA

Oakland is a city in Iowa, located in Pottawattamie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,902 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Oakland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,442 is near the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is moderately educated. 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.49%).

Oakland, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
51560 1,902 $71,442 $160,300 $847 0.8% 34.1% 64.7%