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Oakman, AL
Town in Walker County, Alabama.
Population
934
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Oakman and its ZIP codes
Oakman at a glance
- Oakman is about 3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,208 a year, 45% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,600 (56% below Alabama) and median rent is $283 a month.
Local data for Oakman, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakman, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,208
Poverty rate
25.0%
Median home value
$92,600
Median rent
$283/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
36.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (71), German Americans (48), Mexican Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walker County. PPP loans are for Oakman.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,390
18,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,820
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$492M
FY 2026, $7,532 per person
How people get to work
Oakman, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.8%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakman, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
596
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 31°F
61.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakman, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Oakman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParrishTown | 6.3 mi | 2.1 |
| JasperCity | 12 mi | 29.4 |
| CordovaTown | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| BerryTown | 13 mi | 10.8 |
| Carbon HillCity | 15 mi | 5.5 |
| KansasTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| DoraCity | 18 mi | 7.9 |
| West JeffersonTown | 19 mi | 1.9 |
| SipseyTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| NauvooTown | 20 mi | 1 |
| EldridgeTown | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| SumitonCity | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| Glen AllenTown | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| Rock CreekCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| MaytownTown | 25 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakman, AL in?
- Oakman is in Walker County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Oakman, AL?
- About 934 people live in Oakman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakman?
- Nearby places include Parrish (6.3 mi), Jasper (12 mi), Cordova (12 mi), Berry (13 mi), Carbon Hill (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023