Oakland
City in Coles County, Illinois

Oakland is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with 739 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hindsboro, 6.0 miles W.
- 739residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 944 / sq mipopulation density
- 61943ZIP code
About Oakland
Oakland is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. The population was 739 at the 2020 census. Oakland is the nearest community to Walnut Point State Park.
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Living in Oakland
- Median household income
- $50,848
- Median home value
- $98,100
- Median rent
- $506/mo
- Median age
- 49.6
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Oakland had 739 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 739 |
|---|---|
| Density | 944 per sq mi (365 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oakland at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Coles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 739 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6578° N, 88.0279° W |
| ZIP code | 61943 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1754781 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oakland
- Hindsboro6.0 mi W
- Brocton6.4 mi NE
- Kansas8.6 mi SE
- Ashmore8.8 mi S
- Redmon8.9 mi E
- Newman9.8 mi N
- Camargo12.3 mi NW
- Hume12.9 mi NE
- Westfield14.1 mi S
- Charleston14.4 mi SW
- Arcola14.6 mi W
- Metcalf15.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland
What county is Oakland in?
Oakland is in Coles County, Illinois.
What is the population of Oakland, IL?
739 people lived in Oakland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oakland, IL?
The ZIP code of Oakland is 61943.
What is the elevation of Oakland?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oakland?
Hindsboro (6.0 mi), Brocton (6.4 mi), Kansas (8.6 mi), Ashmore (8.8 mi), Redmon (8.9 mi).
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