City

Oakland City, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Gibson County  ·  Indiana

👥4,819Population
💰$53,791Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$132,600Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓32.4%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
13%
25–44
20%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads32.4% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma23 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,149 (40.2%)
Some College390 (13.6%)
Associates369 (12.9%)
Bachelors349 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree578 (20.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 20.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College13.6%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate20.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,791 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$132,600 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$922/mo
Total Housing Units2,069
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
61%
About Oakland City, IN

Oakland City is a city in Indiana, located in Gibson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,819 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Oakland City is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,791 is below the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $922 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland City is moderately educated. 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.49%).

Oakland City, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Oakland City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47660 4,819 $53,791 $132,600 $922 5.2% 32.4% 72.5%