Oatman
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona
Oatman is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Mohave County, Arizona, with 102 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,710 ft (826 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Mohave, 11.0 miles W.
- 102residents (2020 Census)
- 2,710 ftelevation · 826 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 532 / sq mipopulation density
- 86433ZIP code
About Oatman
Oatman is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Black Mountains of Mohave County, Arizona, United States, at an elevation of 2,710 feet (830 m). In 1915, it began as a small mining camp when two prospectors struck US$10 million (equivalent to $181 million in 2025) in gold, though the vicinity had already been settled for several years. Oatman's population grew to more than 3,500 in one year. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 102.
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Oatman had 102 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 102 |
|---|---|
| Density | 532 per sq mi (205 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oatman at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Mohave County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 102 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.0274° N, 114.3839° W |
| ZIP code | 86433 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0450620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oatman
- Fort Mohave11.0 mi W
- Mesquite Creek11.6 mi SW
- Bullhead City11.9 mi NW
- Mojave Ranch Estates13.0 mi SW
- Mohave Valley13.7 mi SW
- Golden Valley15.0 mi NE
- Willow Valley15.4 mi SW
- Laughlin, NV15.6 mi NW
- Walnut Creek16.2 mi NE
- Arizona Village16.7 mi SW
- Katherine16.7 mi NW
- Yucca17.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oatman
What county is Oatman in?
Oatman is in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the population of Oatman, AZ?
102 people lived in Oatman at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oatman, AZ?
The ZIP code of Oatman is 86433.
What is the elevation of Oatman?
2,710 feet (826 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oatman?
Fort Mohave (11.0 mi), Mesquite Creek (11.6 mi), Bullhead City (11.9 mi), Mojave Ranch Estates (13.0 mi), Mohave Valley (13.7 mi).
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