Oakes
City in Dickey County, North Dakota

Oakes is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, with 1,798 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,312 ft (400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ludden, 9.3 miles S.
- 1,798residents (2020 Census)
- 1,312 ftelevation · 400 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 1,149 / sq mipopulation density
- 58474ZIP code
About Oakes
Oakes is the most populous city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,798 at the 2020 census. Oakes was founded in 1886.
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Living in Oakes
- Median household income
- $67,632
- Median home value
- $159,700
- Median rent
- $843/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Oakes had 1,798 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,798 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi (444 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oakes at a glance
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
|---|---|
| County | Dickey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,798 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.1397° N, 98.0871° W |
| ZIP code | 58474 |
| Official website | oakesnd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3858740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oakes
- Ludden9.3 mi S
- Cogswell14.7 mi E
- Verona15.4 mi N
- Fullerton16.4 mi W
- Hecla, SD18.1 mi S
- LaMoure18.1 mi NW
- Englevale19.5 mi NE
- Gwinner21.6 mi E
- Forman21.7 mi E
- Elliott22.3 mi NE
- Westwood Colony, SD22.5 mi SE
- Ellendale23.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oakes
What county is Oakes in?
Oakes is in Dickey County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Oakes, ND?
1,798 people lived in Oakes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oakes, ND?
The ZIP code of Oakes is 58474.
What is the elevation of Oakes?
1,312 feet (400 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oakes?
Ludden (9.3 mi), Cogswell (14.7 mi), Verona (15.4 mi), Fullerton (16.4 mi), Hecla (18.1 mi).
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