City

Oakland, NJ

1 ZIP code  ·  Bergen County  ·  New Jersey

👥12,676Population
💰$162,763Median HH Income▲ 113% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$566,900Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓60.0%College Grads▲ 55% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.3%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 1.3%Asian: 3.4%Other: 1.9%Race
White80.3%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.3%
Asian3.4%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads60.0% ▲ 55% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma124 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,587 (18.3%)
Some College894 (10.3%)
Associates853 (9.9%)
Bachelors488 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree4,705 (54.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 18.3%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 54.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad18.3%
Some College10.3%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate54.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.8%Renter: 8.2%Tenure
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
62%

Financials

Median HH Income$162,763 ▲ 113% above avg
Median Home Value$566,900 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,466/mo
Total Housing Units4,680
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
52%
About Oakland, NJ

Oakland is a city in New Jersey, located in Bergen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,676 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Oakland is a affluent community. The median household income of $162,763 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oakland is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $566,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,466 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakland is highly educated. 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (80.28%).

Oakland, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey.

ZIP Codes in Oakland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07436 12,676 $162,763 $566,900 $1,466 4.8% 60.0% 91.8%