ZIP 35903 — 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 Ballplay CDP, AL (35903)

Median Income

$50,063

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+547

Wealth inflow

Population

17,180

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 547 for ZIP 35903 (Ballplay 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

5.1%+37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.5%-26% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.4%+57% vs US avg

341

Establishments

7,275

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Construction6.7%
Manufacturing22.6%
Wholesale trade2.3%
Retail trade11.8%
Transportation, utilities3.8%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.2%
Professional, scientific, management5.4%
Education, health care, social24.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.6%
Other services3.8%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 35903 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.8%, median income rose 3.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 25.9%.

Median Income

$50,063

-33% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate