ZIP code
35579
in Oakman, AlabamaPopulation 2,916
39.27/ 100
Ranked #27,225 of 32,066 US ZIPs (bottom 15%)
Ranked #424 of 619 Alabama ZIPs (bottom 32%)
Ranked #94 of 116 Birmingham, AL ZIPs (bottom 19%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Tooth loss
26.8%
in the top 5.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST88thUS95thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.
Full methodology ›Short sleep
43.1%
in the top 6.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST78thUS94thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who usually sleep less than seven hours in a 24-hour period.
Full methodology ›Tree cover
67.8%
in the top 10.3% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST94thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The share of this ZIP’s land area covered by forest.
Full methodology ›High cholesterol
43.2%
in the top 9.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST58thUS90thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›The read
In overall standing, Oakman, Alabama (ZIP 35579) comes out in the bottom 15% nationally (27,225th) and the bottom 32% of Alabama (424th).
Both sides of the picture show up plainly in this area's numbers: modeled tree cover rests in the top 10.3% nationally. By contrast, modeled tooth loss lies in the top 5.4% nationally, short sleep sits in the top 6.3% nationally, and humid heat settles in the top 10.5% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure registers in the top 10.3% nationally, and mobility disability stands in the top 12.5% nationally. Modeled hearing disability lands in the top 12.7% nationally, and high cholesterol is in the top 9.8% nationally. Modeled independent living disability resides in the top 12.5% nationally, and fair or poor health rests in the top 14.0% nationally.
In plain terms, humid heat is a modeled heat-stress measure combining temperature, humidity, sun, and wind to gauge heat on the body outdoors. The nearest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 35006, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Birmingham, AL metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 79%
14%
About typical
Healthcare Access
healthier than 48%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 13%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 29%
16%
Preventive Care
healthier than 33%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 11%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 15%
8%
Disability
healthier than 13%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 34%
5%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 68%
14%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 64%
5%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 52%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 49%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 36%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 24%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 19%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 10%
8%
Disability
healthier than 36%
7%
Lifting this score
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 90%
14%
About typical
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 47%
16%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 42%
5%
Holding it back
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 18%
21%
Preventive Care
healthier than 20%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 18%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 8%
8%
Disability
healthier than 21%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 30%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
One of our published findings lists this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Clean environment, heavy chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 78.8; chronic-disease standing 12.7 — 66 points apart, cleaner on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #1,319 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
35006
Alabamashares a border
Score 48.95
Closest healthier
35023
Alabamashares a border
Score 44.80
Similar health profile
63620
Missouri100% similar profile
Score 37.27
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 35.8% | 32.1–39.4 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 45.8% | 41.3–50.0 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 9.7% | 8.7–10.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–11.9 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 9.3% | 8.2–10.3 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 11.3% | 9.8–12.8 |
| Depression among adults | 26.9% | 23.0–30.8 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 16.1% | 14.1–18.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 43.2% | 38.8–47.5 |
| Obesity among adults | 36.3% | 29.3–43.4 |
| Stroke among adults | 4.8% | 4.3–5.3 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 26.8% | 22.4–31.6 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 10.9% | 8.8–13.4 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 79.3% | 76.5–81.8 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 80.2% | 76.7–83.3 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 84.7% | 82.3–86.9 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 63.5% | 58.4–68.5 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 50.5% | 46.5–54.6 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 74.7% | 67.6–81.2 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 13.2% | 10.7–15.9 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 19.9% | 17.1–23.1 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 33.8% | 28.9–39.0 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 43.1% | 37.0–49.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 27.6% | 24.2–31.5 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 18.8% | 16.5–21.1 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 17.8% | 15.7–20.2 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 18.7% | 16.5–21.3 |
| Any disability among adults | 43.2% | 38.4–48.2 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.3–11.8 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 11.8% | 10.4–13.4 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 21.2% | 18.5–24.0 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 5.5% | 4.8–6.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 6.8% | 6.0–7.6 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 24.4% | 20.7–28.3 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.1% | 16.7–23.5 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 14.8% | 12.0–17.5 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 12.8% | 10.7–14.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 9.7% | 8.3–11.1 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.3% | 30.2–40.5 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 8.8% | 7.5–10.2 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 17.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 15.4% (5.1–31.1%) n=623 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 13.1% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 13.7% (5.2–25.2%) n=625 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 14.9% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 13.2% (3.6–23.0%) n=626 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 11.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 16.9% (6.9–38.8%) n=626 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 5.4% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 4.2% (0.0–11.0%) n=622 |
| Households without a vehicle | 4.8% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 4.0% (0.0–12.1%) n=622 |
| Broadband subscription | 87.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 84.9% (68.8–94.9%) n=622 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 15.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 21.3% (10.1–35.0%) n=622 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.6% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.3% (54.7–92.5%) n=622 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 1.3% (0.0–4.2%) n=622 |
| Foreign-born population | 0.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 1.3% (0.0–6.2%) n=628 |
| Single-parent households | 60.6% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 50.9% (35.0–68.6%) n=617 |
| Population 65+ | 24.8% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 19.0% (11.9–29.2%) n=628 |
| Median age | 43.2 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 41.3 yr (33.4–52.9) n=621 |
| Median household income | $46,968 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $55,896 ($37,738–$88,230) n=587 |
| Median home value | $110,800 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $160,950 ($87,300–$292,680) n=568 |
| Median gross rent | $450 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $856 ($625–$1,266) n=503 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | AL median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.8 yr ± 1.00 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 74.7 yr (72.1–78.3) n=599 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.00 years of 71.8, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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