ZIP Code 35579 — Oakman, AL
35579 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Oakman, Alabama, in Walker County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 35579 at a glance
| ZIP code | 35579 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Oakman |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Walker FIPS 01127 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 2,916 |
| Coordinates | 33.630690, -87.344410 |
How ZIP+4 works in 35579
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 35579. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 35579 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 35579.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 35580 | Parrish, AL | 6.3 mi |
| 35546 | Berry, AL | 11.8 mi |
| 35130 | Quinton, AL | 12.1 mi |
| 35550 | Cordova, AL | 12.9 mi |
| 35587 | Townley, AL | 13.3 mi |
| 35501 | Jasper, AL | 13.5 mi |
| 35006 | Adger, AL | 16.1 mi |
| 35118 | Mulga, AL | 17.9 mi |
| 35549 | Carbon Hill, AL | 18.4 mi |
| 35023 | Bessemer, AL | 18.5 mi |
| 35148 | Sumiton, AL | 19.2 mi |
| 35062 | Dora, AL | 19.4 mi |
Questions about 35579
What is the ZIP+4 code for 35579?
35579 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 35579, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 35579?
35579 is assigned to Oakman, Alabama, in Walker County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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