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Oakman town, AL

ZIP 35579 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 35579

35579 has a population of 3,321 with a median age of 42.3 yrs (50.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.2%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
2.6%-79% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.6%+67% vs US avg
x
High school
43.8%+67% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.4%-12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.3%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.6%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.8%+793% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 35579

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.2%+225% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.5%+17% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.7%+114% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.0%+37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
51.8%+793% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,321
Median age42.3
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Black2.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born45.2%