ZIP 36321 — Economy & Jobs

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cowarts town, AL (36321)

Median Income

$58,203

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+69

Wealth inflow

Population

2,159

Unemployment

2.1%

1.6pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 69 for ZIP 36321 (Cowarts town, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

2.1%-42% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-36% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

16.0%+37% vs US avg

Establishments

178

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining2.2%
Construction6.3%
Manufacturing16.0%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Retail trade12.1%
Transportation, utilities6.6%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.5%
Professional, scientific, management7.0%
Education, health care, social27.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services3.5%
Public administration4.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 13.8%, median income fell 0.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 0.6%.

Median Income

$58,203

-23% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate