Oakland
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Oakland is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with 12,748 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 233 ft (71 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Franklin Lakes, 2.4 miles SE.
- 12,748residents (2020 Census)
- 233 ftelevation · 71 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.0 km²
- 1,499 / sq mipopulation density
- 07436main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Oakland
Oakland is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey and a suburb of New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 12,748, a decrease of six people from the 2010 census count of 12,754, which in turn reflected an increase of 288 (+2.3%) from the 12,466 counted in the 2000 census.
Oakland was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 8, 1902, from portions of Franklin Township (now Wyckoff). The name comes from the white oak trees in the area.
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Living in Oakland
- Median household income
- $162,019
- Median home value
- $591,300
- Median rent
- $1,383/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Oakland had 12,748 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,748 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,499 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oakland at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Bergen County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 12,748 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.51 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²) |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.0310° N, 74.2405° W |
| ZIP codes | 07436, 07417 |
| Official website | oakland-nj.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3453850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oakland
- Franklin Lakes2.4 mi SE
- Pines Lake2.5 mi SW
- Wanaque2.6 mi W
- Pompton Lakes3.1 mi SW
- Wyckoff4.3 mi SE
- Riverdale4.6 mi SW
- Mahwah4.6 mi NE
- Ramapo College of New Jersey4.9 mi NE
- Bloomingdale5.0 mi W
- Ringwood5.3 mi N
- Ramsey5.3 mi NE
- North Haledon5.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oakland
What county is Oakland in?
Oakland is in Bergen County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Oakland, NJ?
12,748 people lived in Oakland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oakland, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 07436. Other ZIP codes: 07417.
What is the elevation of Oakland?
233 feet (71 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oakland?
Franklin Lakes (2.4 mi), Pines Lake (2.5 mi), Wanaque (2.6 mi), Pompton Lakes (3.1 mi), Wyckoff (4.3 mi).
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