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ZIP Code 35579
Oakman, AL, Walker County
Population
2,916
Land area
157.4sq mi
People per sq mi
19
City
Oakman
ZIP 35579 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 35579 at a glance
- ZIP 35579 (Oakman) is 82% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,968 a year, 27% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,800 (47% below Alabama) and median rent is $450 a month.
Local data for ZIP 35579
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 35579, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,968
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$110,800
Median rent
$450/mo
Homeownership
86.6%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
37.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
29
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
216
$9.63M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.74M
25 loans
Campaign donations
$5,426
0% D, 43% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 35579, 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
91° / 34°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 35579, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 35579
ZIP codes near 35579
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 35580Parrish | 6.2 mi | 62.7 |
| 35587Oakman | 11 mi | 49.1 |
| 35546Berry | 11 mi | 235.1 |
| 35550Cordova | 12 mi | 67.4 |
| 35501Jasper | 12 mi | 47.8 |
| 35130West Jefferson | 14 mi | 67.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 35579?
- ZIP code 35579 is in Oakman, AL (Walker County).
- What county is ZIP code 35579 in?
- ZIP code 35579 is mostly in Walker County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 35579?
- About 2,916 people live in the 35579 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.