ZIP 36016 — 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 Clayton town, AL (36016)

Median Income

$57,396

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+139

Wealth inflow

Population

4,357

Unemployment

2.5%

1.2pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 139 for ZIP 36016 (Clayton 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

3.0%-52% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.9%+96% vs US avg

Establishments

713

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.3%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing32.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Retail trade7.8%
Transportation, utilities9.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.4%
Professional, scientific, management5.0%
Education, health care, social19.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services1.6%
Public administration11.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36016 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 18.7%, median income rose 25.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.1%.

Median Income

$57,396

-24% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate