ZIP 36421 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Babbie town, AL (36421)

Median Income

$63,781

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+314

Wealth inflow

Population

9,861

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 314 for ZIP 36421 (Babbie 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

2.5%-32% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.7%-72% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.1%-5% vs US avg

161

Establishments

1,442

Employees

~9 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.7%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing15.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
Retail trade11.9%
Transportation, utilities8.2%
Information0.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management4.5%
Education, health care, social28.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.5%
Other services4.3%
Public administration4.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36421 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 9.3%, median income rose 14.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 22.2%.

Median Income

$63,781

-15% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate