ZIP 36521 — 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 Chunchula CDP, AL (36521)

Median Income

$69,360

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+193

Wealth inflow

Population

6,060

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 193 for ZIP 36521 (Chunchula CDP, 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

3.4%-7% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.9%-19% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.0%+3% vs US avg

Establishments

406

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.6%
Construction11.5%
Manufacturing20.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.7%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social13.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.7%
Other services1.9%
Public administration6.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.5%, median income rose 3.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 18.7%.

Median Income

$69,360

-8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate