ZIP 76821 — 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 Ballinger city, TX (76821)

Median Income

$65,250

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+216

Wealth inflow

Population

4,572

Unemployment

6.8%

3.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 216 for ZIP 76821 (Ballinger city, TX) 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

6.8%+84% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.5%+7% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

12.8%+9% vs US avg

121

Establishments

1,548

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining11.4%
Construction8.5%
Manufacturing14.8%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade7.3%
Transportation, utilities6.2%
Information0.7%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management2.6%
Education, health care, social27.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.9%
Other services2.9%
Public administration8.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 76821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.3%, median income rose 25.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 7.0%.

Median Income

$65,250

-13% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate