City

Oakland, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Yalobusha County  ·  Mississippi

👥2,248Population
💰$41,250Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$66,400Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊20.2%Unemployment▲ 313% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.7% Female 54.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 57.1%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 30.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6.9%Race
White57.1%
Hispanic5.4%
Black30.2%
Asian0.4%
Other6.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
16%
45–64
41%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment20.2% ▲ 313% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate859 (56.6%)
Some College255 (16.8%)
Associates112 (7.4%)
Bachelors162 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree123 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 56.6%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 7.4%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad56.6%
Some College16.8%
Associates7.4%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,250 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$66,400 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$949/mo
Total Housing Units1,221
Vacant Units335

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
55%
About Oakland, MS

Oakland is a city in Mississippi, located in Yalobusha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,248 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Oakland is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,250 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $66,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $949 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (57.07%).

Oakland, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38948 2,248 $41,250 $66,400 $949 20.2% 18.8% 71.6%