Oakland
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa
Oakland is a city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, with 1,524 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,106 ft (337 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carson, 5.5 miles S.
- 1,524residents (2020 Census)
- 1,106 ftelevation · 337 m
- 1.8 sq miland area · 4.6 km²
- 851 / sq mipopulation density
- 51560ZIP code
About Oakland
Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census. Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.
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Living in Oakland
- Median household income
- $81,354
- Median home value
- $160,200
- Median rent
- $878/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Oakland had 1,524 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,524 |
|---|---|
| Density | 851 per sq mi (328 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oakland at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pottawattamie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,524 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.3137° N, 95.3975° W |
| ZIP code | 51560 |
| Official website | cityofoaklandiowa.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1958080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oakland
- Carson5.5 mi S
- Hancock5.9 mi N
- Macedonia8.5 mi S
- Avoca12.1 mi N
- Henderson12.1 mi S
- Treynor12.2 mi SW
- Bentley12.4 mi W
- Minden13.1 mi NW
- Shelby13.5 mi N
- Griswold14.5 mi E
- McClelland14.8 mi W
- Neola14.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland
What county is Oakland in?
Oakland is in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the population of Oakland, IA?
1,524 people lived in Oakland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oakland, IA?
The ZIP code of Oakland is 51560.
What is the elevation of Oakland?
1,106 feet (337 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oakland?
Carson (5.5 mi), Hancock (5.9 mi), Macedonia (8.5 mi), Avoca (12.1 mi), Henderson (12.1 mi).
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