City

Oakland, NE

1 ZIP code  ·  Burt County  ·  Nebraska

👥2,191Population
💰$76,842Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$171,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 1%Other: 3.2%Race
White93.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Black1.0%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
23%
18–24
13%
25–44
16%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.2%)
HS Graduate275 (23.1%)
Some College153 (12.8%)
Associates188 (15.8%)
Bachelors184 (15.4%)
Graduate Degree377 (31.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 23.1%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 15.4%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad23.1%
Some College12.8%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors15.4%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,842 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$171,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$693/mo
Total Housing Units874
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
71%
About Oakland, NE

Oakland is a city in Nebraska, located in Burt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,191 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Oakland is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,842 is near the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $693 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.38%).

Oakland, NE offers residents above-average earning potential within Nebraska.

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
68045 2,191 $76,842 $171,300 $693 0.4% 47.1% 73.2%