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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama?

$450/month 24.1%vs 2023 ($593)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama (ZIP 35579) is $450/month (±$235), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $110,800 (±$24,053), and the median household income is $46,968/year. The unemployment rate in Walker County, Alabama was 2.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 35579

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$450
Median Home Value$110,800
Median Household Income$46,968
Total Housing Units1,185
Renter-Occupied Units159
Renter-Occupied Share13%
Households Paying 50%+ Income9 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)2.5%

How does ZIP 35579 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Alabama.

Higher rent than 2% of ZIP codes in Alabama · 493th of 503

Cheapest: ZCTA5 36003($375)
Priciest: ZCTA5 35763($2,297)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 35763$2,297
2ZCTA5 36856$2,114
3ZCTA5 36113$2,013
… 489 more …
493ZCTA5 35579(you are here)$450
… 7 more …
501ZCTA5 36003$375
502ZCTA5 35984$358
503ZCTA5 36919$290

Geography

ZIP 35579 is in Walker County, Alabama.

It covers part of Oakman town city, Alabama.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama (ZIP 35579) is $450/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama?

The median home value in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama (ZIP 35579) is $110,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 35579 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 35579, Alabama, 9 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama?

The median household income in ZCTA5 35579, Alabama is $46,968/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $450 has a margin of error of ±$235. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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