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City: Oakman, AL
Walker County, AL
Zip code population (2000): 3,307
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 3,257



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Houses and condos: 1,562
Renter-occupied apartments: 256
% of renters here:  21%
State:  28%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 35579: 77.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 138.5 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.1 sq. mi.
Population density: 24 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  0.4% ($199)
Alabama:  0.5% ($289)

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Males: 1,636  (49.5%)
Females: 1,671  (50.5%)

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Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $82,744
35579:  $82,744
Alabama:  $115,599


According to our research of public records there were 2 registered sex offenders living in 35579 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  38.0 years
Alabama median age:  35.8 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.5 people
Alabama:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 35579, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $32,433 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $32,433
State:  $42,302

Salary/wage: $31,799 (reported on 86.6% of returns)
Here:  $31,799
State:  $36,626
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 76.7% for AGIs below $10k, 77.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 87.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 88.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 88.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 77.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,237 (reported on 29.1% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,237
Alabama:  $1,827
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 2.2% for AGIs below $10k, 2.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.5% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $1,475 (reported on 9.6% of returns)
Here:  $1,475
State:  $4,206
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.4% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$2,697 (reported on 12.6% of returns)
Here:  +$2,697
State:  +$8,302
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 14.6% for AGIs below $10k, 5.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, -0.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, -0.1% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.3% for AGIs $75k-100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,583 (reported on 1.0% of returns)
35579:  $3,583
Alabama:  $3,006

Total itemized deductions: $13,745 (2% of AGI, reported on 20.4% of returns)
Here:  $13,745
State:  $17,623
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 7.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 7.6% for AGIs $25k-50k, 9.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $3,309 (5.4% of AGI, reported on 18.7% of returns)
Here:  $3,309
Alabama:  $4,768

Here:  5.4% of AGI
State:  5.4% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.8% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 3.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.8% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $3,633 (reported on 68.0% of returns)
35579:  $3,633
State:  $6,905
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.0% for AGIs below $10k, 3.5% for AGIs $10k-25k, 5.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.5% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.6% for AGIs $75k-100k, 17.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,856 (reported on 25.9% of returns)
Here:  $1,856
State:  $2,048
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 13.4% for AGIs below $10k, 6.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 80.8%
Here:  81%
State:  65%
(% for various income ranges: 72.8% for AGIs below $10k, 83.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 81.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 87.7% for AGIs $50k-75k, 77.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 84.0% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,120
This zip code:  $32,120
Alabama:  $40,554
Oakman, AL (35579) map

Nearest zip codes: 35580, 35587, 35501, 35546, 35550, 35503.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  74.3%
Whole state:  70.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  3.7%
Whole state:  3.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Housing units in zip code 35579 with a mortgage: 236 (12 second mortgage, 12 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 284


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $780

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $301

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  18.1%
Whole state:  16.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  8.0%
Whole state:  6.9%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  5.7
State:  6.0

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.5
State:  4.3


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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

Churches in zip code 35579 include: Tubbs Church (A), Central Church (B), Christian Chapel (C), Clayton Church (D), Shiloh Church (E), Providence Church (F), Enon Church (G), Ernest Chapel (H), Pleasant Grove Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lawson Cemetery (1), Swindle Cemetery (2), Woods Cemetery (3), Morris Cemetery (4), Liberty Hill Cemetery (5), Gilchrist Cemetery (6), Pleasant Grove Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sparks Branch (A), Perry Branch (B), Lightfoot Branch (C), Mathie Branch (D), Martin Branch (E), Kisner Slough (F), Canaan Branch (G), County Line Branch (H), Queen Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Oakman Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 49
  • 1995 to 1998: 170
  • 1990 to 1994: 145
  • 1980 to 1989: 256
  • 1970 to 1979: 294
  • 1960 to 1969: 210
  • 1950 to 1959: 147
  • 1940 to 1949: 99
  • 1939 or earlier: 108



Zip code 35579 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Oakman, AL (35579):
  • no bedroom: 1
  • 1 bedrooms: 17
  • 2 bedrooms: 252
  • 3 bedrooms: 554
  • 4 bedrooms: 100
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 32


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 2
  • 1 bedrooms: 13
  • 2 bedrooms: 153
  • 3 bedrooms: 84
  • 4 bedrooms: 4
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 0



Vehicles available in 35579 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 31
  • 1 vehicle: 239
  • 2 vehicles: 427
  • 3 vehicles: 179
  • 4 vehicles: 43
  • 5 or more vehicles: 37


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 58
  • 1 vehicle: 138
  • 2 vehicles: 44
  • 3 vehicles: 10
  • 4 vehicles: 2
  • 5 or more vehicles: 4



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 35579 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 35579 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 35579:

  • Less than $10,000: 52
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 26
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 20
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 29
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 38
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 32
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 37
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 68
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 55
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 39
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 54
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 73
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 90
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 131
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 87
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 36
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 23
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 14
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 8
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 4
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 9
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 11
  • $1,000,000 or more: 5
 



35579 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 35579:

  • Less than $100: 23
  • $100 to $149: 13
  • $150 to $199: 16
  • $200 to $249: 19
  • $250 to $299: 20
  • $300 to $349: 10
  • $350 to $399: 2
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 7
  • No cash rent: 140
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $45,215.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $94,951
  • Black or African American householders: $71,590
  • Two or more races householders: $406,936

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $84,406 (it was $54,900 in 2000)
35579:  $84,406
Alabama:  $115,600
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $36,494 - $111,511

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $128,442
Here:  $128,442
State:  $173,037

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $3,785
Here:  $3,785
State:  $116,190

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $280,252
Here:  $280,252
State:  $223,768

Mobile homes: $31,583
Here:  $31,583
State:  $39,336

Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000
Here:  $5,000
State:  $43,371


Owners and renters by unit type in %



Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 949
  • One, attached: 7
  • Two: 15
  • 3 or 4: 13
  • 5 to 9: 44
  • 50 or more: 4
  • Mobile homes: 442
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 4
35579 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 996 (87%)
  • Carpooled: 114 (10%)
  • Walked: 16 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 25 (2%)
 

35579 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 35
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 61
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 74
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 96
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 191
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 84
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 166
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 16
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 7
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 160
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 200
  • 90 or more minutes: 36
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 67.9%


Household type by relationship
Households: 3,017

  • In family households: 2,664 (744 male householders, 129 female householders)
    740 spouses, 887 children (794 natural, 14 adopted, 79 stepchildren), 82 grandchildren, 16 brothers or sisters, 24 parents, 18 other relatives, 24 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 353 (142 male householders (128 living alone)), 188 female householders (177 living alone)), 23 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 369 2-persons, 241 3-persons, 185 4-persons, 50 5-persons, 28 6-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 305 1-person, 25 2-persons.

561 married couples with children.
152 single-parent households (48 men, 104 women).

97.5% of residents of 35579 zip code speak English at home.
1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (56% very well, 25% well, 19% not well).
1.1% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (53% very well, 47% not well).
0.1% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% very well).

Foreign born population: 11 (0.3%)
(18.2% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  0.3%
Whole state:  2.0%

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Germany (100%)



Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 0
  • 1990 to 1994: 9
  • 1985 to 1989: 0
  • 1980 to 1984: 0
  • 1975 to 1979: 0
  • 1970 to 1974: 2
  • 1970 to 1974: 0
  • 1965 to 1969: 0

White population: 3,052
Black population: 217
American Indian population: 7
Asian population: 5
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 0
Some other race population: 0
Two or more races population: 26

Zip code 35579 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 United States or American: 808
 Other groups: 427
 Irish: 253
 English: 118
 German: 61
 Scotch-Irish: 48
 Scottish: 23
 Serbian: 22
 French Canadian: 12
 French (except Basque): 8
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 8
 Dutch West Indian: 8
 Dutch: 7
 Subsaharan African:: 7
 African: 7
 Italian: 5
 Finnish: 2
 Polish: 1



Zip code 35579 topographic map


Facitilies with environmental interests located in this zip code:

  • A J TAFT COAL DIXIE SPRINGS WA (2085 BLANTON ROAD in OAKMAN, AL)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: BITUMINOUS COAL AND LIGNITE SURFACE MINING
    Organizations: DIXIE SPRINGS MINE (CONTACT/OPERATOR) , DIXIE SPRINGS WASHER (CONTACT/OPERATOR)
    Alternative names: A J TAFT COAL COMPANY INC, A J TAFT COAL DIXIE SPRINGS MN, DIXIE SPRINGS MINE, DIXIE SPRINGS WASHER
  • OAKMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (142 SCHOOL ST in OAKMAN, AL)
    (Geographic Names Information System)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0160
    Organizations: WALKER COUNTY (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • OAKMAN HIGH SCHOOL (10699 MAIN ST in OAKMAN, AL)
    (Geographic Names Information System)
    (National Center for Education Statistics) - STATE ID-0170
    Organizations: WALKER COUNTY (SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • OAKMAN HARDWOOD, INC. (9059 HIGHWAY 69 in OAKMAN, AL)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS, GENERAL; NONCLASSIFIABLE ESTABLISHMENTS
    Organizations: OAKMAN HARDWOOD INC (CONTACT/OWNER)
  • LKL LUMBER COMPANY, INC. (8765 HIGHWAY 69 SOUTH in OAKMAN, AL)
    AIR MINOR (AIRS/AFS)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SAWMILLS AND PLANING MILLS, GENERAL
    Alternative names: GUTHRIE LUMBER COMPANY, INC.
  • OAKMAN LAGOON (OAKMAN TOWN OF in OAKMAN, AL)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: SEWERAGE SYSTEMS
    Alternative names: OAKMAN TOWN OF, OAKMAN TOWN OF LAGOON
  • OAKMAN HIGH SCHOOL (WALKER CO BOARD OF EDUCATION in OAKMAN, AL)
    National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NON-MAJOR (Tracking pollutant discharge elimination systems) - permit
    Business SIC classification: GENERAL CONTRACTORS-NONRESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, OTHER THAN INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS AND WAREHOUSES
    Alternative names: WALKER CO BOD OAKMAN HIGH SCHL


Median worth of mobile homes: $28,641

Zip code 35579 marital status for males
Zip code 35579 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (54%)
  • Utility gas (23%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (20%)
  • Wood (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 2610
  • Northeast: 52
  • Midwest: 141
  • South: 159
  • West: 38

67% of the 35579 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 71% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 60% lived in Alabama.

Population in 1990: 3,700. Population change in the 1990s: -393 (-10.6%).

Year Householders Moved Into Unit:




Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 5
Here:  1.4%
Alabama:  10.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 29
Here:  17.9%
Alabama:  10.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2
Here:  2.2%
Alabama:  14.1%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Construction: New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) (5-9 employees: 2 establishments, 1-4 employees: 1 establishment)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Community Food Services (10-19: 1)
  • Information: Wired Telecommunications Carriers (5-9: 1)
  • Construction: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: All Other Outpatient Care Centers (5-9: 1)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (5-9: 1)

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)




Fatal accident statistics in 2006
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 3
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 3
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 5
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 2
Fatal accident statistics in 2005
  • Fatal accident count: 1
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Fatal accidents caused by drunken drivers: 0
  • Fatalities: 1
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents: 1
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents: 0

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$59,44024$46,29522$69,4678$40,1019$56,78913$33,349
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$21,2905$60,3446$60,2782$33,1800$05$49,260
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$014$58,38915$86,89111$17,5932$33,06013$51,475
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$112,8903$80,4007$74,3431$45,7801$35,8702$82,895
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$28,3801$34,2803$70,4370$01$10,3200$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0201.00 , 0213.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED6$90,7572$99,2651$73,220
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$94,3200$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$81,2800$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0201.00 , 0213.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value




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