ZIP code 35579
Where is ZIP code 35579?
Oakman, Alabama
Walker County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 35579 belongs to Oakman, Alabama in Walker County. 35579 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 205 and 659. About 2,916 people live in the 35579 area, where the median household income is $46,968. The closest ZIP codes are 35580 (Parrish, 6.1 mi east), 35560 (Goodsprings, 7.7 mi east) and 35501 (Jasper, 10.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 35579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oakman |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Walker County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 205, 659 |
| Coordinates | 33.7002, -87.3686 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 355 |
Population and income in 35579
| Population | 2,916 · lower than 59% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 19 · lower than 80% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.2 years · higher than 62% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $46,968 · lower than 74% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $23,974 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $110,800 · lower than 77% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $450 a month |
| Housing units | 1,445 |
| Households | 1,185 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 157.38 sq mi (plus 3.81 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 35579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 35579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35580 | Parrish, AL | 6.1 mi E | Standard |
| 35560 | Goodsprings, AL | 7.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 35501 | Jasper, AL | 10.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 35502 | Jasper, AL | 10.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 35587 | Townley, AL | 10.9 mi N | Standard |
| 35550 | Cordova, AL | 11.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 35546 | Berry, AL | 14.6 mi W | Standard |
| 35503 | Jasper, AL | 15.3 mi N | Standard |
| 35130 | Quinton, AL | 15.7 mi E | Standard |
| 35038 | Burnwell, AL | 16.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 35578 | Nauvoo, AL | 16.3 mi N | Standard |
| 35573 | Kansas, AL | 17.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 35579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 35579
123 MAIN ST
OAKMAN AL 35579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (35579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 35579?
- 35579 is a Oakman, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 35579 in?
- ZIP code 35579 is in Walker County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 35579 in?
- 35579 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 35579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 35579 use area codes 205 and 659.
- What is the population of ZIP code 35579?
- About 2,916 people live in ZIP code 35579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 35579?
- The median household income in 35579 is $46,968 a year, lower than 74% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 35579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 35579 are 35580 (Parrish, 6.1 miles), 35560 (Goodsprings, 7.7 miles), 35501 (Jasper, 10.5 miles) and 35502 (Jasper, 10.5 miles).