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Walker County
Oakman, AL
35579
35579 ZIP Code — Oakman, AL
Walker County, Alabama
ZIP code 35579 is located in
Oakman ,
Alabama ,
within Walker County .
It covers approximately 157.38 square miles and serves a population of
3,552 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 205 .
About ZIP code 35579
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $102,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $43,693. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 35579 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,552
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
127
Geography
Land area
157.38 sq mi
Water area
3.81 sq mi
Latitude
33.6614
Longitude
-87.3356
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
205
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
53.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
31.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
14.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$43,693
Median household income
$102,100
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 689 19.4% 18 and over 2,863 80.6% 65 and over 856 24.1% Median age 47.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.1%
Group Count % White 3,450 96.7% Black or African American 76 2.1% Two or more races 26 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 14 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.2%
53.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
33.3%
31.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
11.8%
14.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.7%
1.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.9% $10k–$15k 8.2% $15k–$25k 16.4% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 20.1% $50k–$75k 11.9% $75k–$100k 14.5% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 3.5% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $43,693
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $102,100 Median rent / month $544 Owner occupied 83.7% Renter occupied 16.3% Vacant 13.8% Single-family detached 63.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 31.0% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.46
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.7% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 12.0% 1990–1999 18.6% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 18.3% 1960–1969 14.0% 1950–1959 4.1% 1940–1949 4.0% 1939 or earlier 4.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 30.8% 3 bedrooms 54.0% 4 bedrooms 9.3% 5+ bedrooms 4.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.0% 1 vehicle 30.6% 2 vehicles 31.1% 3 or more 34.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.7% Electricity 84.5% Propane / LP gas 4.8% Fuel oil 1.2% Wood 4.0% No fuel used 0.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 725 52.4% Cohabiting couple 10 0.7% Male householder, no spouse 223 16.1% Female householder, no spouse 425 30.7% Households with children under 18 340 24.6% Households with seniors (65+) 582 42.1% Average household size 2.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.4% 18.1% Married 48.6% 52.9% Separated 0.4% 1.9% Widowed 3.6% 13.8% Divorced 14.1% 13.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.8%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.6% Bachelor's or higher 7.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 12 2.1% Kindergarten 9 1.6% Elementary school 274 47.2% High school 181 31.2% College / grad school 104 17.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.6%
Transportation & utilities
13.5%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Professional & management
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.9%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.8% Service 15.0% Sales & office 21.4% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 20.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.9% Government 13.0% Self-employed 4.0% Unpaid family workers 1.1%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.7% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.3% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 37.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.1%
Female-led households
18.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.8% Retirement income 37.7% Supplemental Security 10.7% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 6.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 41.8% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 12.8% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 10.2% Arthritis 35.6% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.1% Binge drinking 15.1% No physical activity 31.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.0% Depression 28.9% Fair or poor health 22.5% Poor mental health 18.2% Poor physical health 14.2% No health insurance 17.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.8% Visited dentist 53.8% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 20.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 306 10.7%
Disability % Any disability 29.7% Under 18 4.2% 18–64 years 26.8% 65 and over 56.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.1% Public insurance 47.0% No insurance 11.5% Uninsured under 19 15.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 3,339 94.0% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,552 100.0% Born in same state 3,551 100.0% Born in different state 2,920 82.2% Foreign born 1 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,345 37.9% French 390 11%
Ancestry Count % Italian 297 8.4% English 9 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 38.9% Internet access 87.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 35579
What city is ZIP code 35579 in?
ZIP code 35579 is primarily assigned to Oakman, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 35579 in?
ZIP code 35579 falls within Walker County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 35579?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 35579 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 35579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 35579?
20% of residents in ZIP code 35579 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 35579 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 35579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 35579 in?
ZIP code 35579 observes the CST timezone.
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