Oakland, Iowa

Oakland, Iowa
Downtown Oakland, Iowa
Location of Oakland, Iowa
Oakland
Location within Iowa
Oakland
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 41°18′41″N 95°23′42″W / 41.31139°N 95.39500°W / 41.31139; -95.39500
CountryUSA
StateIowa
CountyPottawattamie
TownshipBelknap
Area
  Total
1.89 sq mi (4.89 km2)
  Land1.79 sq mi (4.64 km2)
  Water0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2)
Elevation
1,116 ft (340 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,524
  Density850.45/sq mi (328.45/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
51560
Area code712
FIPS code19-58080
GNIS feature ID2395289
WebsiteCity of Oakland

Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. The 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.