City

Oakland, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Garrett County  ·  Maryland

👥13,469Population
💰$65,302Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$210,300Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma48 (0.5%)
HS Graduate3,693 (40.1%)
Some College1,453 (15.8%)
Associates771 (8.4%)
Bachelors865 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree2,379 (25.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 25.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College15.8%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate25.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,302 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$210,300 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$724/mo
Total Housing Units8,395
Vacant Units2,469

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
56%
About Oakland, MD

Oakland is a city in Maryland, located in Garrett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,469 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Oakland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,302 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $724 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.49%).

Oakland, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21550 13,469 $65,302 $210,300 $724 5.0% 35.2% 77.8%