Oakman, AL · standard
ZIP Code 35579
Walker County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,136
- 9/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,968
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Oakman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 9
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 35579 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 35579 covers 364.7 square miles in Oakman, Walker County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,136 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 35579 reports a modest median household income of $46,968 (23% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,974. The poverty rate is 17.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,800 (37% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $450; owner occupancy is 86.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Walker County, so 35579 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 35579
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakman, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 35579.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 35579, Oakman, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,136
Population
364.7
Area (sq mi)
9
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 35579?
43.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
0.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,968
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$23,974
Per Capita Income
17.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
37.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 35579 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Oakman, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,968 26th percentile higher than 26% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,445housing units
1,445
Total Housing Units
1,185
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,800
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$450
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 35579, employing approximately 216 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,630,000.
29
Businesses
216
Employees
$9.6M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 27.6% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 13.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 35579 vs 35580 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35580 | Parrish, AL | 3,791 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 35579, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 35579 in?
ZIP code 35579 (Oakman) is located in Walker County, Alabama. Walker County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/walker-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 35579?
ZIP code 35579 in Oakman, AL has a population of 3,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 35579?
The median household income in ZIP 35579 is $46,968, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 35579?
The median home value in ZIP 35579 is $110,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 35579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 35579 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 35579?
ZIP code 35579 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 216 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 35579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 35579 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Construction (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 35579?
In ZIP code 35579, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 35579?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 35579 is 37.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 35579?
In ZIP code 35579, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 35579 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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