Oakland Missouri Map

About Oakland, Missouri

Oakland is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,562. The population density is 1037.1 people per km². Oakland is located at 38.5764°N, 90.3857°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63122.

Oakland unfurls across a landscape shaped by the gentle roll of Missouri’s terrain, where mature trees, their branches reaching with a patient strength, cast dappled shadows across quiet streets. It lies 1.2 miles east-south-east of Kirkwood, MO (from Kirkwood, MO: bearing 113°T), and is situated 8.6 miles north-north-west of Oakville. The air here, especially as the sun begins its descent, carries a soft, earthy scent, a mingling of damp soil and the faint perfume of distant blossoms. A sense of deep-rootedness pervades the very atmosphere, as if the land itself exhales a quiet contentment. The houses, many with broad porches and well-tended gardens, seem to absorb the mellow light, their colors deepening to richer hues as day yields to twilight. Here, the world moves at a more deliberate pace, allowing for the subtle beauty of a passing cloud or the rustle of leaves to be truly noticed. The history of Oakland is a story woven with the threads of agricultural endeavor and the steady growth of suburban life, a place where the echoes of its past are still discernible in the enduring architecture and the enduring spirit of its residents. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land, established a foundation for a community that would evolve, adapting to changing times while holding onto its intrinsic character. The local economy, once perhaps more directly tied to the land, has broadened to encompass a diverse range of businesses that serve the needs of its inhabitants, fostering a sense of self-sufficiency. While no grand monuments define Oakland, its distinctive charm lies in the everyday scenes: the friendly wave from a neighbor, the steady hum of a lawnmower on a summer afternoon, and the quiet pride of a community that has grown organically, allowing its own unique identity to blossom over time.

About This Oakland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakland, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.576442, -90.385673. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oakland and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Oakland includes the ZIP code (65536), telephone area code (573, 314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Kirkwood R-VII School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.