City

Oakman, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Walker County  ·  Alabama

👥3,321Population
💰$46,400Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$109,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 4.3%Black: 2.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Black2.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty14.8% ▲ 48% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma34 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,023 (49.1%)
Some College286 (13.7%)
Associates270 (13%)
Bachelors178 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree291 (14%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 49.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad49.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$109,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$593/mo
Total Housing Units1,525
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Oakman, AL

Oakman is a city in Alabama, located in Walker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,321 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, Oakman is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,400 is below the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Oakman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $593 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakman is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.21%).

Oakman, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Oakman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
35579 3,321 $46,400 $109,900 $593 4.5% 22.5% 82.3%